oral health

Understanding How Fluoride Works for Healthy Teeth

We constantly hear how important fluoride is for our oral health, but what is it exactly and how does it work? You can find fluoride in most water supplies and it's in most toothpastes as well. Dentists often give fluoride rinses to patients to help fight off cavities, but why? Fluoride is natural and can […]

Fixing Missing Teeth

If you are missing teeth, whether in the back or front of your mouth, know that you have many options to fix your smile. Modern dentistry has made it possible to replace missing teeth with natural looking methods. Whether you lost your teeth through an accident, decay or genetics implants are one of the best […]

Cancer Screening At the Dentist

Many dentists offer an important cancer screening which enables the dentist to catch oral cancers early and treat them quickly. This process called ViziLite Plus, is a oral lesion identification system which is like the PAP smear for cervical cancer or the Mammogram for breast cancer. According to the ViziLite Plus website, one American dies […]