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Dental news and information to help keep you healthy!
Removing Aerosols and Infection Control
Removing aerosols from the mouth and surrounding areas for infection control. In our current Covid-19 aware world, we have become even more focused on identifying areas to improve and finding solutions to keep everyone safe. Concerns about infection control and...
Quality Dental Care can be Costly but We Have a Way to Help Make it Affordable
During these uncertain times, when people are facing financial challenges, putting dental needs aside might seem like the only option. We understand and want to see that you receive the care that you need. For people...
The Link Between Sleep and Oral Health
Struggling with snoring and sleeplessness? We can help! Snoring and sleep disturbances are often signs of obstructive sleep apnea, and your oral health could be to blame. “Patients may not realize that dentists can often diagnose sleep disorders early to...
Team Member: Alla
Alla has been working in dental hygiene since 1984. She’s passionate about teaching, health and wellness and adventure. You’re likely to find her working out, zip-lining or kayaking when not in the office. Visiting family in Europe, her travels recently took her to...
Are Electric Toothbrushes REALLY Better Than Manual Toothbrushes?
Many patients don’t realize just how important it is to use the right toothbrush. They rely on the sample received after a 6-month dental visit or pick up a cheap option at the local grocery store thinking that all toothbrushes are basically the same. This is simply...
Factors Affecting Root Canal Longevity
Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment is carried out on a damaged tooth to save it from further damage and microbial invasion. It helps to increase the life of the tooth. Here are several factors that contribute to the longevity of teeth which are treated by...
CariVu: New Technology to See Your Teeth Clearly
New technologies are always fascinating. When I explore a new technology, I ask myself, “Can this technology do something I can’t do now? Can it help me improve a process that I already do?” The DEXIS CariVu is just this type of device. With its near-infrared...
Elaine Jackson’s Jello Cookie Gems
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 2 1/4 cup flour 1 pkg. (3 oz.) raspberry flavor Jello 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp powdered sugar Instructions: Beat first four ingredients in a large...
Mouth Guards: the Player of the Game
A mouth guard is a soft plastic or laminate device used in sports to prevent oral injuries to the teeth, mouth, cheeks, tongue and jaw. The American Dental Association projects that one third of all dental injuries are sports related. Dental injuries that can occur...
Introducing Our New Digital X-Ray Machine
We’re pleased to announce our latest and most technologically advanced team member...our new X-Ray machine. The Planmeca ProMax 3D purchase is another way we can provide our patients with advanced technology to achive the best results. We’ve decided our new machine is...