Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
Cavities and Tooth Decay
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Preventing Cavities
The best defense against cavities is good oral hygiene, including brushing with a fluoride
toothpaste, flossing and rinsing...
Fluorosis
...In normal doses (typically found in a safe drinking water system and an ADA-approved
toothpaste), fluoride is a healthy compound that promotes strong teeth, which has the ability to fight cavities and other problems...
Sensitive Teeth
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Abrasive
toothpastes are sometimes the culprit of sensitive teeth...
What is Tooth Decay?
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Simple Preventative Measures
The two best defenses against tooth decay and gum disease are a healthy, well-balanced diet and good oral hygiene, including daily brushing with fluoride
toothpaste, flossing and rinsing...
Brushing
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Most dentists agree that brushing three times a day is the minimum; if you use a fluoride
toothpaste in the morning and before bed at night, you can get away without using
toothpaste during the middle of the day...
Fluoride Facts
...But for years, health professionals have endorsed the practice of supplementing our intake with certain dietary products, and topical fluorides in many
toothpastes and some kinds of rinses...
Mouth Rinses
...In fact, regular rinsing with water and use of good quality fluoride
toothpaste are just as or more effective...
Denture Care
...Some people use soap and water or a slightly abrasive
toothpaste...
Prevention Tips for Children
...Water is suitable in lieu of
toothpaste (because the baby may swallow the
toothpaste)...
Dentures
...Other types of household cleaners and many
toothpastes are too abrasive and should not be used for cleaning dentures...
Teeth Whitening
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Some commercially available "whitening
toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter...
Fluoride
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ADA statement on FDA
toothpaste warning labels
The American Dental Association`s Council on Scientific Affairs believes that one part of the warning now required on fluoride
toothpastes by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could unnecessarily frighten parents and children, and that the label greatly overstates any demonstrated or potential danger posed by fluoride
toothpastes...