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Why Do I Need Fluoride?

June 7, 2012

Many of our patients know that we consider fluoride an amazing tool. The increased use of fluoride has changed dentistry radically over the past forty years or so. So although you probably are familiar with fluoride, this post is really to answer the question: Why do I need fluoride?  What are the benefits? What are [...]

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Energy Drinks and Your Teeth

May 17, 2012

Recently I came across a study about energy drinks and your teeth. More specifically energy drinks and their effect on Dental Enamel. The studies were spurred on by the increase in consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially by adolescents. The study warned that both sports drinks and energy drinks have pH levels that are [...]

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The Microcavity and the Early Stages of Tooth Decay

March 22, 2012

             In the dental field there are many types of dentists, they can range from extremely  conservative to extremely aggressive. And depending on where your dentist falls in that range you may find that accompanying your routine dental exam your dentist will say, ‘ok lets watch that spot’, or ‘its a small cavity but I [...]

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