From the monthly archives:

August 2007

Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope

August 10, 2007

The Oral Cancer Foundation reports that in the U.S., someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. Pretty grim statistic, isn’t it? The saddest thing is that oral cancers, meaning cancers found in the mouth, lips or throat, can frequently be cured if they are diagnosed and treated early on.
 Oral cancers, however, don’t [...]

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How to Floss Your Teeth With braces

August 9, 2007

Flossing is especially important when you’re wearing braces because braces can trap tiny food particles and contribute to dental cavities and gum disease.  However, flossing does require more care when you’re wearing braces, too.
After thoroughly brushing your teeth using a soft regular brush and rinsing your mouth with a fluoride rinse or plain water, feed [...]

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How to Prevent Gum Disease

August 8, 2007

The way to prevent gum disease is to eat right, brush and floss at least twice a day, see your dentist at least twice a year for dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings, and don’t smoke, drink to excess or do anything else that would impair your general health.
In other words, having a healthy mouth [...]

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The Proper Amount of Toothpaste for Young Children

August 6, 2007

Did you know that nearly 70% of U.S. children begin receiving dental care two years later than pediatric dental experts recommend? Most children first visit the family dentist after their third birthday has passed, but dental experts advise that a child’s initial visit take place no later than a year after birth, and preferably when [...]

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Are you Afraid to Smile? See a Cosmetic Dentist for Options

August 3, 2007

Are you afraid to smile because it will show teeth that are less than perfect?  Does opening your mouth upset and embarrass you?  You need to talk, eat and smile and a cosmetic dentist can help you improve your teeth and boost your self-esteem.
Whether your teeth are discolored, chipped, cracked, misaligned or missing, a cosmetic [...]

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Choose a Cosmetic Dentist You Can Talk To

August 2, 2007

Visiting the dentist causes many people to feel anxious and upset.  For some folks, the mere thought of going to the dentist distresses them so much they try to put off their routine dental exams.  When you experience open communication with your dentist, it relieves these feelings and makes you feel better about visiting the [...]

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Acidic Foods Cause Many Dental Problems – Know When to Brush

August 1, 2007

Acidic foods can cause a plethora of dental problems because acid slowly eats away at the enamel on the surface of your teeth, ultimately causing decay and additional dental difficulties.  While most people are aware of the dangers eating sugar presents to your teeth, it seems that less folks know how to handle consumption of [...]

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