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Zap Away Tooth Decay with Laser Dentistry

Posted March 7, 2017

Zap away tooth decay with laser dentistry. With lasers, precision oral health treatments can be given safely and accurately to improve and enhance your smile. Lasers have been around since 1994, but have been experiencing a surge of popularity in the dental community, specifically for teeth whiteners, which have boomed in recent years.

Teeth whitening treatments can be found everywhere these days, including your local grocery store. However, many of these products go unregulated and thus may contain ineffective ingredients, or potentially harmful ones capable of destroying tooth enamel or bleaching your gums. With professional teeth whiteners, you can have a treatment applied directly from the hands of an experienced dentist. Lasers are often used in professional whiteners to activate the gels on your teeth safely and effectively.

Lasers are also used to prepare teeth for dental fillings and root canal therapies. If any tissue or bacteria needs to be removed or zapped away, lasers can do the job effectively. If gum tissue needs to be removed and used for a cancer biopsy, one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is with the use of a laser.

If you would like to learn more about laser dentistry or to book a professional cleaning or oral exam with [practice_name], contact us at our dentist office in [city], [state]. Our number is [phone]. Dr. [doctor_name] and our entire team look forward to seeing you soon.

Why You Should Change Your Toothbrush

Posted October 1, 2016

As you probably know, brushing your teeth is an extremely important part of your oral hygiene routine. You may have also heard that brushing your teeth can actually help you protect the health of your entire body. If you don’t brush well, you may experience a number of issues–but did you know that if you don’t care for your toothbrush well you could be putting your oral health in danger?

You see, if you don’t care for your toothbrush well, you could accidentally be allowing more germs and bacteria into your mouth. If you have an issue such as gum disease, this bacteria could enter your bloodstream, causing even more issues. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to avoid issues such as these. For instance, please remember to let your toothbrush air dry after every use. You should also store your brush upright and leave it in an open area–not in a drawer. You should also make sure your brush doesn’t come in contact with anyone else’s.

You should also remember to get a new toothbrush, or a new head if you use an electric brush, about once every three months. However, you may need to replace your brush sooner if your bristles have frayed. You should also replace your brush after you deal with an illness. You see, your brush won’t kill bad bacteria, meaning bad bacteria can stay on your brush after you’ve been sick and be harbored in frayed bristles.

If you have any more question about how to care for your toothbrush, or about when you should replace it, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], and our team will gladly answer any questions you have. We will also examine your teeth and gums and give you personalized advice. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, please don’t hesitate to contact [pratice_name] at [phone]. We are eager to hear from you.

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