Fort Lauderdale Dentist Journal
June 23, 2020
6 yearsago
Fort Lauderdale is no stranger to warm, sunny weather, but there’s just something about the summer season that’s motivating and inspiring. If you’re ready to do a little self-improvement, one of the easiest places to start is with your smile....
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June 13, 2020
6 yearsago
Smoking is one of the hardest habits to kick! Cigarette smoke has 7,000 chemicals with more than 70 of which can cause cancer. Smoking will also be the cause of one out of three of all cancer deaths and can...
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June 13, 2020
6 yearsago
What is tooth decay and how does it form? A cavity, or decay, begins with the buildup of plaque and bacteria on your tooth, creating acid, which then breaks down the hard surface of your teeth, aka enamel. Once the...
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June 13, 2020
6 yearsago
Every year we are faced with the flu season and believe it or not, a recent review from the Journal of Dental Hygiene reviews how some bacteria in the mouth can add to this problem. (more…)
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June 9, 2020
6 yearsago
Gum disease begins when teeth are not cared for properly, but the discomfort and side effects of this condition are always treatable, no matter the condition of your teeth. Laser dentistry, also known as LANAP or laser gum surgery, can...
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May 26, 2020
6 yearsago
Stress can do damage to your entire body, causing everything from stomach troubles to gray hair, wrinkles to difficulty sleeping. Stress wreaks havoc, both inside and out, and your teeth are not immune to the toll. Even when anxiety and...
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May 20, 2020
6 yearsago
Invisalign changes lives. People who thought they would never have straight teeth because they refused to wear metal braces have discovered that a beautiful, aligned smile is still possible with Invisalign. This innovative cosmetic dentistry treatment is an amazing alternative...
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May 14, 2020
6 yearsago
Dental implants have a very high survival rate. However, even though you will not get a cavity on an implant, you can still get gum disease. Bacteria on the gums that cause gingivitis attack the gums and the bone around...
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May 14, 2020
6 yearsago
A Root Canal Treats Pain Root canals are performed to save teeth. In the United States, they save an estimated 24 million teeth every year. The tooth is covered by hard material but it contains living tissue at its centre...
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May 14, 2020
6 yearsago
While a tooth with a dental crown does not require any special care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned does not mean the tooth is protected from decay or gum disease. Therefore, continue to follow good oral hygiene...
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