A Message from Dr. Smith…
Reflecting upon my practice of the last twenty years plus, I have come to realize that one of the reasons for our success is the number of loyal patients who have been with us for so many years. We have tried to give you the highest quality service and most current technology available as we strive to maintain the highest standards possible. We want to thank you ...
How can I get better Oral health?
We all know about brushing , flossing and regular dental checkups as the mainstay to good oral health. But there are other things you can do to better your oral health. An electric (not battery) toothbrush is 40 times better than a hand held tooth brush. An Oral-B electric tooth brush is the best on the market. Flossing with your fingers is better than a ...
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases if it is caught early. When you come to my office, part of the examination is to check your oral tissues for suspicious lesions.If I see the lesion and it turns out to be cancer, there is a 10% chance of a cure. But now we have the Vizilite system for early detection. If we cannot ...
Benefits of Xylitol
Xylitol was a dental recommendation many years ago for prevention of tooth decay. It is a plant sugar that has fewer calories than other sugars and it cannot be processed by Strep Mutans ( the bad bacteria in the mouth that cause...
Read more of this articleDentistry Answers Sleep Apnea
Yes it is true an appliance could prevent you from having SLEEP APNEA related surgery. The dental industry has created an answer to solve a patient’s sleep apnea disorder – with a scientifically developed appliance! Dr....
Read more of this articleOral Probiotics
A new product for use in the oral cavity has been introduced by Orogenics. It is a mouth mint with 3 of the friendly bacteria incorporated to compete with the bad bacteria in our mouths. These bad bacteria ( S. Mutans) cause bad...
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