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Swiss Dental Implants
What is a Dental Implant A dental implant, sometimes called a tooth implant, is an artificial tooth root (synthetic material) that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using dental implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent,…
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Brushing Your Teeth Properly
For adult, or even children I would recommend that you use a soft toothbrush instead of a medium or hard. As a soft toothbrush has the best effect and least detrimental consequences to the enamel of the teeth. You should use the toothbrush in a 45 degree angle and not in a perpendicular angle and…
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Fellow/Master of the AGD
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), is an organization of general dentists who dedicate to professional development and continuing education. All AGD members must remain current with advances in the profession to provide quality patient treatment. A “Fellow” in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader…
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Your Child’s First Dental Visit
The ideal time for your child’s first dental visit is six months after their first (primary) teeth erupt. This time frame is a perfect opportunity for the dentist to carefully examine the development of your child’s mouth. Because dental problems often start early, the sooner the visit the better. To safeguard against problems such as…
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Women’s Dental Health Facts
Women’s oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with TMJ, Myofascial pain, eating disorders, and Sjogren’s Syndrome (dry mouth). What types of conditions…
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What is Gum Disease and how to Prevent it
Gum disease or periodontal disease, a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums and surrounding tissue. It amounts to about 70 percent of adult tooth loss, affecting three out of four persons at some point in their life. What causes gum disease? Bacterial plaque – a sticky, colorless film constantly forming on the teeth –…
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What is a General Dentist?
The Academy of General Dentistry defines a general dentist as “the primary dental care provider for patients in all age groups”. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. Most importantly, a general dentist is an expert in dentistry. These dentists are…
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Toothpaste
Brushing with toothpaste (also called a “dentifrice”) is important for several reasons. First and foremost, toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque. Plaque is a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth. This can cause caries, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss if not controlled. Second, toothpaste contains fluoride,…
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Tooth Decay (Cavities)
Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities. Unlike other diseases, however, caries is not life threatening and is highly preventable, though it affects most people to some degree during their lifetime. Tooth decay occurs when your teeth are frequently exposed to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars). Examples are soda pop, candy,…
