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 ...
Dangers of a Dry Mouth
Many people take medications that cause their mouth to lack saliva( a side effect). The saliva is one of the protective mechanisms that the mouth has against gum disease and decay. If you have a dry mouth ( lacking in saliva)...
Read more of this articleYou should not have a painful Dental experience
Many people have a fear of going to the dentist because of bad, painful experiences. We have spent years refining our practice with patient comfort in mind. Many of our new technologies like Dental lasers, cad-cam equipment...
Read more of this articleIs whitening your teeth dangerous
Many people today want their teeth whiter but not everyone can get “bleach white” color in their teeth. What the whitening materials do is take out the organic material that causes the bad color. The basic material...
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