We look forward to educating you on treatments and healthy habits that will continue to ensure your oral health stays excellent! We will continue to follow trends in oral health and do our best to explain what they are and their importance.
As a dental office, our blog will be focused on all aspects of oral health. Whether it will be about treatments that can be taken care of in our office or another, we strive to educate and stress the importance of oral health.
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In the last blog post, we discussed the causes and prevalence of secondary tooth decay. This blog focuses on preventing secondary tooth decay and the budding technologies seeking to combat this persistent dental issue. The number one, and perhaps the most obvious, prevention for secondary tooth decay is no past tooth decay, aka no cavities at all. This is achieved... read more »
I recently had the frustration of being told I have a new cavity, formed where an old filling had worn down. My instinct was frustration: a moment of, “I thought I fixed that already!” A patient understandably assumes, having left that cavity in the past, it was a blip that was remedied and eventually forgotten. Unfortunately, secondary tooth decay (also... read more »
The last post covered the potentially harmful effects dental amalgam has on the human body, despite its prevalent use in filling cavities. In light of growing concerns over dental amalgam-caused mercury exposure, alternative fillings are being developed, tested and put into practice. The reason dental amalgam has maintained its commonality despite health worries is its cheapness and its durability. Very... read more »
Cavities are exceedingly common, with 90% of the U.S. population having one over the course of their life. When treating cavities, the affected area is drilled out to prevent the decay from spreading. But that hole, if unfilled, leaves the patient more susceptible to future decay, as the hole is thoroughly uncleanable through conventional means. That is why dentists fill... read more »
A clean mouth is a way to promote better health and a smile! October is National Dental Hygiene Month, where our team honors our hard-working, dedicated dental hygienists for the great care they provide when it comes to protecting your smile! Their goal is simple: helping you achieve greater oral health by helping you keep away cavities and gum disease... read more »
Cavities, gum disease and oral cancer are one of the most common oral health concerns for the American population. To help combat and reduce the risk of these dental concerns, the American Dental Association recommends brushing once in the morning and once at night. They also recommend flossing at least once a day, preferably before going to bed. The ADA... read more »