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We are kicking off our blog posts with some posts about dental insurance. We want to make sure our current patients and our future patients have all the tools they need to make their insurance work for them. To start with, your insurance plan is a contract between your employer and the insurance company (or […]

Do not fall into the trap of thinking that just because infant teeth are temporary, they do not need to be well cared for. Infant teeth are just as susceptible to tooth decay as adult teeth. Tooth decay, when found in infants, is often called, “baby bottle tooth decay.” Baby bottle tooth decay can have

Often oral hygiene is not the first thing on a child’s mind and brushing their teeth is the last thing they want to do. These are reasons why fluoride is one of the best things to help keep kids teeth healthy. Fluoride is a simple way to strengthen teeth and prevent decay in both children

How Xylitol Works Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener. It has a similar chemical composition to sucrose (table sugar). The bacteria that causes tooth decay usually consumes sucrose and produces acid which erodes your tooth enamel. By following a meal with xylitol gum or candy, much of the sucrose from the meal is swallowed and

This week we will start a series about the use of fluoride. We will cover the risks and benefits of fluoride use as well as application methods. Next week we will explore different types of at-home fluoride and the following week we will discuss adjuncts to fluoride.  Benefits of Fluoride Fluoride is an anion

Last week we addressed some of the causes behind bad breath (halitosis). This week we will discuss ways to treat and control your bad breath.  Brushing and Flossing The best way to treat and control your bad breath is through good oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing go a long way to remove bacteria that

One of the best things you can do to maintain your oral health is to eat healthy. Healthy foods help keep your teeth clean and provide some of the minerals that you need to keep your teeth strong. There are some foods that are better for meal time and others that are better for snack

In last week’s post we discussed using x-rays to diagnose different dental conditions. This week we will discuss panoramic x-rays specifically. You may know the panoramic x-rays help dentists see the progress of wisdom teeth, but there is more to a panoramic x-ray than just wisdom teeth.  What is a Panoramic x-ray Panoramic x-rays

This week we will continue our dental insurance tips by explaining the different levels into which dental procedures are divided. To make sure you get the most out of your coverage, make sure you know the procedure you are receiving and where it belongs in the levels of service. We will be walking you through

Halitosis can be an embarrassing condition, especially as most people who suffer with it, can’ttell that they have bad breath. There are a number of different reasons why halitosis occurs.  Food The most common and well known cause of bad breath is the food you eat. When you eat foods with strong odors they