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For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth...
Fluorosis is a condition in which your body has been exposed to too much fluoride. In normal doses (typically found in a safe drinking...
The first line of defense against oral health problems In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages...
Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed...
Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we’ve been told since...
Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of viruses, it’s...
People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and...
Invisalign’s® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell...
People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and...
Any kind of cut to your face and the delicate soft tissues inside your mouth should be addressed immediately in order to prevent further...
The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories – therapeutic and cosmetic. In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown...
Newer kinds of fillings made from composite resins and porcelain can restore unsightly fillings; many people are surprised how natural these kinds of filling...