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Scaling and Root Planing

When Elbow Grease Counts Most periodontal patients in our practice become very familiar with the two primary therapies we rely on to treat gum disease: scaling and root planing. Sounds a little disagreeable, yes. But scaling and root planing are the beginning of the end of periodontal [...]

By |2013-05-21T00:00:18-07:00May 21, 2013|Periodontal Dentistry|Comments Off on Scaling and Root Planing

Alcohol and Your Teeth

Dentally speaking, is drinking alcohol a good thing or a bad thing for your teeth and gums? As with everything alcohol related, there are positives and negatives. On one hand, a mixer-free shot of vodka is probably less hazardous than caramel candies, which coat the teeth with [...]

By |2013-02-26T00:00:34-08:00February 26, 2013|Patient Education|Comments Off on Alcohol and Your Teeth

Mouthwash FAQs

19Whether it's to mask bad breath, fight cavities or prevent the buildup of plaque, the sticky material that contains germs and can lead to oral diseases, mouthwashes serve a variety of purposes. Or so we think. Though they may leave your mouth with a clean, fresh taste, [...]

By |2013-02-19T00:00:49-08:00February 19, 2013|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Mouthwash FAQs

Facts on Flossing

Flosses and picks Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing germs that accumulates on teeth, including places where toothbrushes can't reach. This can lead to gum disease. The best way to get rid of plaque is to brush and floss your teeth carefully every day. The [...]

By |2013-02-12T00:00:53-08:00February 12, 2013|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Facts on Flossing

Pregnancy and Oral Health

How does pregnancy affect my oral health? It's a myth that calcium is lost from the mother's teeth, but you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary change is a surge in hormones--particularly an increase in estrogen and progesterone-- which is linked [...]

By |2012-08-21T00:00:55-07:00August 21, 2012|Patient Education|Comments Off on Pregnancy and Oral Health

Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease

What is tooth decay, and what causes it? Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities. It is not life threatening and is although it is highly preventable, it will affect most people to some degree during their lifetime. Tooth decay occurs when your teeth [...]

By |2012-08-07T08:00:53-07:00August 7, 2012|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease