Dentistry is more than just basic oral care. There are cases of tooth loss, tooth fracture, tooth decay, and many other serious tooth troubles that need to be taken care of. To this end, there are many branches of dentistry focusing on a specific niche in the practice. Four years of post-grad dental school equips… Read more »
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What you need to know about Fluoride
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring ion of the element fluorine. Fluoride is found naturally in rocks and seawater, as well as in many everyday foods and drinks including tea, fish and raisins. How fluoride works and what it’s used for In dentistry fluoride is used in fluoride therapy to help to… Read more »
Your child’s first dental office visit
The big question: “When should my child go to the dentist?” One of the most common questions that a dentist encounters from new parents is “When should my child’s first visit to the dentist be?” The answer to this question is “the earlier the better”. Ideally a child should have their first dental visit when… Read more »
Oral Cancer Screenings Can Save Your Life
What is Oral Cancer and How Common is It? Oral cancer is a potentially fatal form of Head and Neck Cancer. In 2005, the World Health Organization ranked oral cancer as the 11th most prevalent cancer in world. Oral cancer represents for 3 percent of all new cancer cases in the United States, accounting for… Read more »