Facts about Fluoride
Fluoride is an extremely important tool for dentists. It can help prevent tooth decay, makes teeth stronger, and more resistant to the acids and bacteria that cause cavities.…
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Spotlight on Added Sugar
Read article: Spotlight on Added SugarThe FDA released new guidelines for Nutrition Facts labels earlier this week. Along with bolding and modifying how calories are calculated, adding the declaration of vitamin D, calcium,…
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The Perils of Periodontal Disease
Read article: The Perils of Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal disease is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States. With nearly 47 percent of adults over 30 suffering some form of gum disease, and…
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A Probiotic for Cavity Prevention
Read article: A Probiotic for Cavity PreventionWe spend a lot of time here on our blog talking about good bacteria and bad bacteria in our mouths. Bad bacteria causes cavities and gum disease, while…
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Dealing With A Dental Emergency
Read article: Dealing With A Dental EmergencyA dental emergency can happen at any time. While eating innocent tortilla chips or watching your child’s soccer game on a beautiful Saturday morning – you just never…
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Smoking and Your Mouth’s Microbiome
Read article: Smoking and Your Mouth’s MicrobiomeIt’s no surprise that smoking is bad for you. People know that it’s the leading cause of preventable diseases in the US, and its link to many types…
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Dealing with Dentophobia
Read article: Dealing with DentophobiaDentophobia is a fear that takes hold of many people in modern society. Yes, even with all the pain and anxiety-relieving techniques and friendly smiles there are in…
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Here’s to Your Health, Another Reason to Smile!
Read article: Here’s to Your Health, Another Reason to Smile!Smiling is the most basic and universal muscle movement we make. It doesn’t matter where you live, what language you speak, how old you are, or who you…
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Preventing Oral Disease and Saving Your Smile
Read article: Preventing Oral Disease and Saving Your SmileThe patients of Artistic Touch Dentistry in Melbourne, Florida all know how keeping an oral health routine, that includes daily brushing, flossing, and twice yearly dental appointments, is…
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Secondhand smoke and tooth decay
Read article: Secondhand smoke and tooth decaySmoking is bad for your oral health, but did you know that smoking can also cause dental problems for the children subjected to your secondhand smoke? Researchers have…