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Your Wisdom Teeth
October 1, 2014
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. As part of a visit, your dentist give you an examination to determine if your wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned. Your dentist will need a panoramic x-ray to see the roots […]
Read MoreSterilization Process
August 13, 2014
Our office practices the highest standard of sterilization available in the market. Between all patient appointments, we sterilize every surface in the room, place every instrument through an autoclave machine (high pressure and heat sterilization process), and protect all surfaces for the safety for our patients.
Read MoreHave a Cracked Tooth?
July 23, 2014
If you experience a cracked tooth, you will want to see your dentist as soon as possible. An untreated cracked tooth is an invitation for tooth decay. Deep cracks can cause deep decay resulting in an extraction or root canal. Preventing further cracking is important because a patient could develop a severe tooth ache quickly […]
Read MoreNew Patient Referrals
July 9, 2014
Many patients ask if we are accepting new patients. Yes! We are accepting new patients! Any new patient referral from you is a compliment to our staff and we really appreciate your referrals!
Read MoreAdvanced Oral Cancer Test
June 19, 2014
Oral Cancer is becoming more common in our fast lives due to smoking, diet and lifestyle choices. Doing an advanced but simple 2-minute test in your hygienist’s chair will be able to detect the early stages of oral cancer.
Read MoreUsing Your Teeth as Tools?
April 2, 2014
Do you tear open bags of potato chips or twist off bottle caps with your teeth? Using your mouth instead of a pair of scissors or a bottle opener might seem like a convenient shortcut, but it could mean a trip to the dentist. It is possible to chip or fracture a tooth while doing […]
Read MoreChewing Ice Cubes
March 26, 2014
Crunching ice cubes can cause a tooth to break. It can also chip away at the enamel of your teeth. If you have several fillings in your mouth, chewing ice cubes can be even more perilous. We strongly recommend that you avoid this practice.
Read MoreBad Breath
March 19, 2014
32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers.
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