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At Louisville Dental Associates, we’re not only committed to providing comprehensive treatment for oral health issues; we want to see your overall health flourish as well. To that end, there is a growing body of research showing connections between oral and systemic health— the link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease, for example. Well, there’s another…

By now you may heard of a “new” dental practice: oil pulling. While it actually isn’t new (the idea has been around for thousands of years, supposedly placing its roots in Ayruvedic medicine), Dr. Skinner and Dr. Chudleigh think it’s a good idea to discuss the perceived and the proven benefits of oil pulling so…

At Louisville Dental Associates, both Dr. Skinner and Dr. Chudleigh take great pride in being a part of our community in Louisville. We strive to know our patients. We value your time, your patronage, and your health. That’s why we place such emphasis on preventative care. Again and again, preventative care has proven to be…

For a simple, occasionally flavored, often waxed piece of string, it’s remarkable the impact floss can have on your oral health. Just by wrapping 18 inches of floss around your index finger or reaching for a floss pick, you arm yourself with a powerful tool in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Dental…

Too many Americans don’t have access to necessary preventative dental care, reports a recent study, and significant differences exist among different ethnic and racial groups. As part of the study, researcher examined data from a telephone survey of nearly 650,000 middle-aged and senior adults between 1999 and 2008. Researchers discovered that the number of individuals…

Louisville Dental Associates is proud to announce our support for the 3rd Annual Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Awareness, which takes place on Saturday, May 17th at Louisville Community Park. Advanced registration has already begun, but you can continue to sign up for the race and/or pledge your support to this worthwhile cause all…

Whether you want to admit it, everyone has suffered from a case of bad breath. It’s one of life’s great annoyances. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer the embarrassment of bad breath once you understand the causes of the condition and how to treat them. At Louisville Dental Associates – we are here to tell…

In order to enjoy a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, you can never start practicing quality oral care at too young an age. Just like adults, children have a number of unique problems that can negatively affect their oral health, including thumb sucking, lip sucking, dental carries, tongue thrusting, and early tooth loss. While…