As we round up the first month of the year, February 2019 is already before us. And February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s a good time to remember that children’s dental care is just as important as the oral health…
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When a tooth is missing–or extracted, there are options as to how to replace the area where the tooth is missing. Many patients do not understand the reason why it is important to fill in these areas. When a tooth is extracted,…
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As a General Dentist office at Dorosti Dental, our team can provide a broad range of dental procedures. Although our team is highly skilled and provides excellent dentistry, there are times when some procedures are out of our scope of practice –which…
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“You need a root canal.” This can be such a scary statement for some patients, but in reality it’s a very common and painless procedure. A root canal can be warranted for several reasons: infection, loss of tooth structure, trauma, etc. A…
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October screams Halloween, costumes and trick-or-treat. Candy reigns supreme but it is far from the only treats your family can enjoy. This overload of sugar isn’t healthy for our teeth or for our waistlines. Sugary treats can cause cavities. Brushing and flossing…
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Why is it so important to make sure that your dental cleaning is scheduled every 6 months? So much happens during your dental cleaning appointment! First of all, it’s not just a cleaning! During your visit you receive a comprehensive examination of…
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Do you have a young sports enthusiast in your life? Whether your child plays football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, baseball, wrestling or hockey, he/she needs the protection of a PolyShok athletic mouthguard. PolyShok is a soft, comfortable specially designed athletic mouthguard…
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You don’t have to look far online to find “alternative” options for do-it-yourself dentistry. From videos to whiten your teeth at home with homemade mixtures, fill your own cavities, straighten your teeth or pull your own teeth, there are endless so-called “money-…
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You’ve heard it said before … “You are what you eat.” But, do you realize how greatly your diet affects your teeth? Since March is National Nutrition Month, we’re talking food! Consider what you eat in an average day. Like many busy…
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The saying goes “Prevention is the best medicine.” This is especially true in dentistry. Think of it like this: when you keep up with timely oil changes on your car—as part of a regular maintenance program—then your car delivers peak performance. Your…
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