Putting off routine cleanings can put your dental and overall health at risk. Dentists often x-ray teeth before cleanings. During the cleaning, they remove plaque that causes tooth decay and tooth loss. While examining these x-rays and examining the teeth during the cleaning, dentists can find cavities, problems with dentures, failing crowns, misaligned bites and [...]

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 When people think about fluoride treatments as part of dental therapy, everyone thinks back to the fluoride rinses and foams used during childhood. New research shows adults who have a moderate or high risk for dental decay or dental sensitivity can receive a tremendous benefit from fluoride treatments. Any patient who has a history of [...]

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