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There is never a suitable substitute for daily brushing and flossing. While some products, including water irrigation devices (or “water picks”), may be useful...
Periodontal exams are vital in the maintenance of your oral health as they are used to assess the health of your gums and teeth....
Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums after eating foods that produce acids. These foods may include carbohydrates...
If you lose one or more permanent teeth, an indentation may result in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. When...
Infants Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child’s first birthday. By...
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the...
Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special...
Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on...
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is often viewed as a harmless, though annoying, habit. Some people develop bruxism from an inability to deal with...
Dentistry health care that works: tobacco The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease, working to educate...
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is...
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than...