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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 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.
Read MoreSucking on Throat Lozenges
February 11, 2014
When a sore throat or a cold strikes the first thing we often do is eat a cough drop, but sucking on lozenges can set you up for tooth decay. Despite being considered medicinal, some cough drops are very high in sugar. Since sugary foods contribute to tooth decay, it is always a good idea to […]
Read MoreIs there an early detection test for Oral Cancer?
January 29, 2014
Yes. The test is easy to take and typically it is best taken at one of your bi-yearly exams. Since it is hard to see some cancers, this new and reliable test can be performed to detect lesions before they become visible. It is called Vizilite. The patient swishes a solution for one minute then […]
Read MoreHow Often Should I Brush and Floss?
January 8, 2014
We recommend that you brush your teeth three times a day. Many times it is hard to squeeze in that third time so make sure you at least brush before bedtime. Your saliva production slows down while you sleep so it does not protect your teeth as well at night. Flossing is recommended once a […]
Read MoreBrushing/Flossing
November 6, 2013
The average American spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over a lifetime. Although more Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss, it is a very important task that we should strive to do EVERY day.
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