Sealants are a protective coating that a dentist or hygienist place on the permanent molars as they come into your child’s mouth at the age of 6-7 and 12-13. Dental Sealants are an effective method of protecting your teeth from bacteria and acids that contribute to tooth decay. So why do we recommend these? Because
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The CariVu is our newest technology for better diagnosis of cavities! What does the CariVu do? The CariVu gives us a better view of areas in between the teeth, which are otherwise very difficult to see. This method of detecting cavities gives our dentists the ability to see even more than with x-rays. So, we
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Unless you’re in the 4% of the population that hasn’t had a dental cavity by age 65, you’ve experienced the dreaded feeling when your dentist has told you “…there’s a cavity starting…”. It’s not what you or I want to hear (yes, Dentists also get cavities) when we go in for our dental appointments. The
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An important aspect of the dental exam is the periodontal probing. It is an examination that allows the dentist to evaluate the health of the gums and the bone supporting the foundation around the tooth. A tooth consists of a crown (visible part) and the root (not visible part) which is anchored in the bone.
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Dental health includes not just your teeth, but also, the gums and jaw. Since a dentist can only see the visible portion of your teeth, X-rays play an important role in helping to find hidden problems. Problems include: • decay between teeth and under fillings; • bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination;
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