A recent independent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry revealed that 99.7% of Americans believe a smile is an important social asset. This same dental study also asked “What makes a smile unattractive?â€
Responses included:
•   Stained. Discolored or yellow teeth
•   Missing teeth
•   Crooked teeth
•   Gaps or spaces between teeth
•   Visible cavities
At our office we [...]
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Notice that more smokers have fewer teeth than non smokers. Research also shows that some tobacco smokers do not respond well to periodontal treatments especially if they continue to smoke even during their treatment. It is much more effective if they stop smoking before they begin their periodontal treatment.
All products made of tobacco, even smokeless [...]
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Smoking, even tobacco smoking is dangerous to health. It leads to the production of several health problems including oral cancer, halitosis or bad breath, recession of gums, loss of teeth, loss of taste buds, increased bone loss, sores in the oral cavity, as well as premature wrinkles.
Those who smoke tobacco have a hard time getting [...]
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Dental studies show that about 85 percent of people with persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, have a dental problem that is to blame. Good oral hygiene is essential in preventing bad breath. Regular check ups and cleanings are the best way to make sure that you are maintaining good oral hygiene.
For more information [...]
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Dentists have always screened for oral cancer with a visual exam, with the ViziLite Plus system we can detect pre-malignant and early stage cancers with a simple test. The addition of this test gives our patients an even higher level of preventative care than they would receive at most dentist’s offices.
Early screening for Oral Cancer [...]
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If you are able to brush your teeth as thoroughly as possible, in at least a couple of minutes, then you have no need for an electric powered toothbrush. But since on average, the two minutes allotted for tooth brushing is not followed, this means that a lot of plaque is still left on the [...]
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It may surprise you to learn that dental cavities are a disease, not just a hole in a tooth. Actually, it’s the single-most common chronic childhood disease — far more common than asthma and obesity, according to the California Dental Association.
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Toothbrushes should be replaced every three months.
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As an adult, drinking milk to make teeth stronger is not as effective as it is in a growing child. In children, milk is beneficial when the teeth are being formed because the calcium helps make the teeth stronger. However, if the body is calcium starved, one of the places it can go to find [...]
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We recommend brushing after every meal. At minimum, you should brush twice a day. For the times you don’t have a toothbrush available, chew a piece of sugarless gum for five minutes.
However, brushing three times a day is best.
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