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    • Meet Our Team
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  • New & Existing Patients
    • New & Existing Patient Forms
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    • En Espanol
  • Periodontal Treatment
    • Bite Therapy
    • Gingivectomy
    • Laser Periodontal Treatment (LANAP)
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Osseous Surgery
    • Periodontal Maintenance
    • Pinhole Surgical Technique
  • Dental Implants
    • Bone Grafting
    • Bone Preservation & Regeneration
    • Denture Solutions with Implants
    • Teeth-In-A-Day
    • Tooth Extraction
    • All-On-4 Dental Implants
    • Cost of Dental Implants
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1Home Oral Care – Dental Visits

Home Oral Care – Dental Visits

Aug 12, 2021

Prophylaxis is the term used for a professional tooth cleaning performed by a dental hygienist. Along with brushing for 2 minutes, twice a day, and flossing, routine visits for a cleaning and dental check-up are crucial to maintaining good oral health. Is visiting the dentist twice a year still necessary? Oral health care has seen […]

2Home Oral Care – Fluoride

Home Oral Care – Fluoride

Jul 29, 2021

How does fluoride help teeth? Your tooth enamel is made up of minerals, and each day your tooth enamel goes through the processes of demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization takes place when minerals in your tooth enamel dissolve due to acids, and remineralization is when minerals are deposited back to your enamel. When your body takes […]

3Home Oral Care – Mouthwash

Home Oral Care – Mouthwash

Jul 15, 2021

Mouthwash – Should You Be Using a Mouthwash? Brushing and flossing are the most crucial elements of a home oral hygiene routine and should be your main focus. There are some cases where a mouthwash/mouthrinse can be helpful, however, and mouthwash has the benefit of reaching areas that might be missed by a toothbrush. Types […]

4Home Oral Care – Sensitive Teeth

Home Oral Care – Sensitive Teeth

Jun 24, 2021

It is estimated that approximately half the population experiences tooth sensitivity.   The sensitivity you experience can come in many forms or situations. It may be mild and momentary, or extreme and last for hours. It can come and go over time. It can happen when you bite down on something, eat something sweet, drink something […]

5Home Oral Care – Plaque

Home Oral Care – Plaque

Jun 10, 2021

What are Plaque and Tartar?  Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that naturally forms on our teeth each day. The bacteria in plaque can react with the sugars and starches in the food we eat, resulting in an acid that gradually dissolves tooth enamel. This process, if not stopped, will result in tooth […]

6Home Oral Care – Flossing

Home Oral Care – Flossing

May 27, 2021

How Do I Floss Properly? You should be sure to floss once a day in order to prevent cavities in places where your toothbrush can’t reach and to ward off gum disease.   To floss properly: Use a piece of floss that’s about 18″ long. Wind most of the floss around one of your middle […]

7Home Oral Care – Tooth Brushing

Home Oral Care – Tooth Brushing

May 13, 2021

What’s the Best Way to Brush My Teeth?  You should brush at least twice a day, for about 2 minutes each time.   To brush properly: Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to your gums. Move the brush gently back and forth in short strokes. Be sure to brush the entire surfaces of your […]

8Home Oral Care – Overview

Home Oral Care – Overview

Apr 18, 2021

Regular checkups and professional cleaning (officially known as dental prophylaxis) are crucial for both your oral health and your overall wellbeing. But how you care for your mouth at home is every bit as important.   Protecting your teeth from decay is a continual battle. The sugar from the food you eat in combination with […]

9Significantly Higher Chance of Death With COVID-19 and Periodontitis

Significantly Higher Chance of Death With COVID-19 and Periodontitis

Apr 15, 2021

The link between the mouth and the overall health of the body is not something to be overlooked. Strong connections have been uncovered between oral conditions and other ailments including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Respiratory problems can be affected by types of bacteria that are found in the mouth as well. A study was […]

10Can Mouthwashes Fight the Spread of COVID-19?

Can Mouthwashes Fight the Spread of COVID-19?

Jan 28, 2021

While not directly testing against the COVID-19 virus, researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine looked at a number of products and their effectiveness against coronaviruses which are similar to COVID-19. Among the products in the study were antiseptic rinses and mouthwashes. The study attempted to see if the coronaviruses could be inactivated by […]

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