cavities

How Sealants Shield Teeth From Decay

Thursday March 19, 2020
Children's Dentistry, Fillings and Restorations, General Dentistry, Oral Health and Hygiene

For anyone who wants to take extra precautions to protect their smile, sealants can provide the protection boost your enamel needs! What Is a Sealant? A sealant is a protective …

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Is Halitosis a Big Deal?

Wednesday January 08, 2020
Oral Health and Hygiene

Halitosis is another name for bad breath, a dental health condition characterized by the emanation of bad odor from an individual’s mouth. While the condition is quite embarrassing, it could …

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What Oral Health Does to Overall Health

Wednesday September 18, 2019
Oral Health and Hygiene

About 52 percent of the global population suffers from about 291 different oral diseases. According to the FDI World Dental Federation, dental caries, or cavities, account for about 44 percent …

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How to Prevent a Cavity

Wednesday February 27, 2019
General Dentistry, Oral Health and Hygiene

Tooth decay remains one of the most chronic childhood illnesses around the world. As it turns out, this problem may also follow individuals well into adulthood. How can you lower …

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Guidelines Issued for New Cavity Treatment for Kids

Tuesday November 14, 2017
Children's Dentistry, General Dentistry

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently released evidence-based guidelines for the first time regarding a relatively new cavity treatment that uses silver diamine fluoride. The AAPD now recommends using …

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