It can be quite frustrating to find out you have new cavities, especially if you are regular at brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist! Would you like us to help you prevent getting more cavities?

Recent research gives us more insight into why people get cavities and how we can prevent them from happening. Evidence shows that cavities (also known as dental caries) are caused by an overabundance of certain types of bacteria in the mouth. Along with the increase of certain bacteria, the mouth also becomes more acidic (lower in pH). The acidity of the mouth and the acid produced by the bacteria create cavities in the teeth.

The breakthrough in the new CariFree system is that we can test your mouth for susceptibility to cavities and treat the imbalance in bacteria and pH before you get another cavity! With a Caries Risk Assessment test and a CariScreen bacterial swab test of your mouth, we can determine if you are at risk for cavities in less than 10 minutes. If you are at risk, we can prescribe a treatment rinse to help restore the health of your mouth. This can save you money in dental restorations and preserve more of your natural tooth structure.

Contact us today for your screening, and take control of your cavities!

For more information about this exciting new service, visit http://www.carifree.com/



Here's an all-natural med for your mouth: Licorice extract effectively treats canker sores, reports a study in General Dentistry.  Patients treated with a patch containing licorice root extract saw their sores shrink by 90% over eight days.  Ulcers of those who did nothing grew by 13%.  The compound saponin glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for the sweet flavor of licorice, is also a potent anti-inflammatory,says Eric Shapira DDS.,a spokesman for the Academy of General Dentistry.  Find the extract in health food stores.

Source:  Women's Health magazine, October 2008 issue

The benefits of brushing and flossing not only promote a healthy smile, it can help prevent heart disease, reduce your risk of diabetes and improve your overall health. “Short of a visit to the dentist, no other single personal oral healthcare habit alone has the same ability to remove plaque between teeth and below your gum line.”

--www.realage.com/agingcenter (please note medical disclaimer on site)

Welcome James, the latest addition to our office. He is caring, articulate, well traveled and may even serenade you while in the hygiene chair. With his sense of humor that rivals the rest of us, he is a great plus for our team. We give him a  thumbs up.

To be honest, I have an equal number of male and female patients receiving cosmetic dentistry work  these days.

...which is a big shift from the late 80's and early 90's, when about 90% of cosmetic dentistry patients were women.

Just goes to show you... a gorgeous smile is not a gender thing!

Unfortunately, another misconception (believed by both women and men), is... cosmetic dentistry simply means a dental crown here and a teeth whitening there.

Men are realizing that one of the greatest things they can do to reduce their age is to get their smile done.  Cosmetic Dentistry or a 'Smile Makeover" are making men and women feel more attractive, improving their confidence, self-esteem, sex-appeal, love life and ultimately improving their entire outlook on life. 

I hope you have enjoyed my "Shopping for the Right Smile" series and I hope when you are thinking about making a large purchase that you take a moment to admire your smile.  Is your smile what you want it to be, and if its not ,I hope you remember how important that first impression is.  It's not your handbag or suit -- but your smile they will remember!