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Community Service | Digital Photography of Youth Sports

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on March 19, 2019March 8, 2019

We discussed previously about the importance of announcing players for high school youth sporting events. The kids like to hear their names. They feel good. Their ears are more focused. Their eyes are wide open. …

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Community Service | Announcing High School Boys Basketball Games to Inspire Youth in Rockville, Maryland

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on March 15, 2019March 8, 2019

It’s about the give. Helping others, help themselves. As Dale Carnegie taught us in best best selling reference book: “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, he states that the best sound to any person’s …

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Vaping and Herpes | Health Insights

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on March 12, 2019March 8, 2019

Vaping is becoming popular in the US. Smoking one vape cartridge can be an equivalent of smoking 20 cigarettes. Vaping is harmful to brain development, lung disease, lead poisoning and heavy metal poisons. Sharing a …

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Top 25 Ways juuling Can Destroy Your Smile

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019

Dr. Joseph Kravitz, DDS, MS from Rockville, Maryland has treated over 20,000 patient over the last 20 years. He seen an increase in e-cigarettes since 2015, also known as vaping or juuling. While juuling is …

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Public Health Warning: Risks with Sharing Beverages

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 28, 2019January 14, 2019

Rockville Maryland dentist, Dr. Joseph Kravitz, is here to warn you about the health risks of sharing beverages with other people. As discussed previously, kissing and saliva contain pathogens that can harm you. The same …

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SJÖGREN’S Syndrome, Dry Mouth, and Cevimeline Medication

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 22, 2019January 14, 2019

This publication is a continuation of a discussion about medication to help Sjögren’s Syndrome patients. Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition of the immune system that causes dryness of the eyes, mouth and vagina. It also …

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Kissing is Contagious – Warning from Dr. Joseph Kravitz, dentist from Rockville, Maryland

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 19, 2019January 14, 2019

Dr. Joseph Kravitz, DDS, MS, from Rockville Maryland shares important health issues regarding kissing. When you kiss someone else on the lips, you may transfer saliva from one person to another. Saliva contains bacteria, viruses …

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SJÖGREN’S Syndrome | Dry Mouth & Pilocarpine Medication

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

Sjögren’s Syndrome reduces mouth salivary flow from moisture producing glands in the mouth, called salivary glands. The salivary glands are in the bottom of the mouth, roof of the mouth, underneath the tongue and inside …

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SJÖGREN’S Syndrome | Dry Mouth, 5 Things to Avoid, Solutions

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 12, 2019January 14, 2019

The human mouth is a complex entrance to your digestive system. Your digestive system allows you to process food and drink, break in down into fuel for the body, and filter out toxins. The mouth …

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Rockville Maryland Dentist improving smile tips

Rockville, Maryland Dentist Shares the Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Smile Now

Posted by Dr. Joseph Kravitz on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Your smile is important in digestion, oral health, systemic health, nutrition, emotional support, relationship building, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and sex. “The smile is like a play. The lips are the curtains, the teeth are …

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