Many of you have been hearing about or reading about a dental x-ray report that came out last week. Whereas our office always has our patients interest at heart which is why we invest in the best technology for our patients. In this case, digital x-rays which have minimal radiation. The report, “Dental Xrays and […]
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If you have severely worn teeth or even wearing, it may be wise to find out the cause of this premature wear prior to considering cosmetic dentistry. Worn front teeth are an eye opener indicating probable bite problems, TMJ problems, or even airway problems. There is a reason that these teeth are wearing. Worn and
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Posted: September 22, 2011 We have seen a large increase in patients who are experiencing dry mouth. This is often a result of some medications that patients are taking. Unfortunately, most people do not realize the detrimental affects that this has on their teeth from root decay, gum disease and even tooth loss, not to
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This is not my usually type of article, however, I felt that it was important enough to write about this new research finding as it pertains to patient’s health. Essentially, the research shows that maintining periodontal health may contribute to a health respiratory system according to the reasearch published in the Journal of Periodontology.  This suggests
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Diode Lasers: Amazing Technology in Dentistry The diode dental laser is simply an amazing piece of technology that every practicing dentist should have. Simply stated, the diode laser can be used to painlessly contour the soft tissue (gums). In our practice, I daily use the diode laser for: 1) Gum lifts: to reduce gummy smiles
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Athletes know that every game counts, and that the difference between performance and optimum performance can make or break a game or even a career. What if you had the ability to improve your balance and flexibility, increase strength, and achieve speed and agility without any extra effort or training? Are you looking for that
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ARE YOU A HUNDRED-PERCENTER? FACTS ABOUT GUM DISEASE Chances are, you’ve grown up with the knowledge that brushing and flossing your teeth will lead to good dental health, whether you were told this by a dental professional or just heard it from your parents. And yes, it does all begin with good brushing and flossing.
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Oral Head and Neck Cancer Week April 12-18 was Oral Head and Neck Cancer week awareness in the US and Canadaand was started to educate the public and healthcare personnel on the diagnosis andtreatment of this disease. Amazingly, more than 34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancers this year. In the US, it is
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Inflammation can be described as redness, pain, heat and swelling in the body, due to injury or disease. It’s your body’s red-flag reaction to harmful germs, bacteria and viruses. And new evidence is now suggesting that inflammation in the body is a common trigger of heart attacks, even when there is minimal clogging of the
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The mouth is a window into the health of the body. Signs of nutritional deficiencies and infection can show itself in the mouth. Certain diseases that affect the entire body such as diabetes or Sjogren’s syndrome may also be apparent because of lesions in the mouth, or other oral problems. You probably already know that
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