CavitiesDental HealthFear of Dentist
June 9, 2014

How to Make Your Dentist Happy

Cavities are one of the most popular dental complaints in the world and yet are easily avoided with proper care. While it’s vital that you visit your dentist regularly for checkups, there is a lot you can do yourself to prevent cavities appearing. Cavities are a symptom of tooth decay caused by bacteria that gets into the teeth and eats…
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CavitiesDental HealthOral Health
May 28, 2014

Ways to Prevent Cavities

Tooth decay is America’s number one oral health challenge. It’s also the number one chronic childhood illness. Over a quarter of all children under the age of 5 have some form of tooth decay. Over half those aged between 12 – 15 years old have it too. Those are sobering statistics. Even more so when you consider tooth decay is…
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Family DentistryFirst dental appointmentYour Dentist
May 20, 2014

What to Expect at your Child’s First Dental Appointment

Your child’s first visit to the dentist is one of many landmark occasions in their young life. Along with first inoculations a first dental appointment is a straightforward check of your child’s progress and an opportunity for you to ask us questions and gather the information you need to make informed decisions. When to make that first dental appointment According to the…
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Dental HealthDental QuestionsTMJ
May 8, 2014

How is TMJ Diagnosed?

Temporomandibular joint disorder, TMJ, is a common issue that affects many of us at one time or another. It is a fairly straightforward condition with some simple solutions, but can cause a lot of discomfort until treated. TMJ is often misdiagnosed as other things. The main symptoms of headaches, neck pain, muscle pain, limited movement in the jaw or clicking…
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Cosmetic DentistryInvisalignperfect smile
April 22, 2014

What is Invisalign?

Ask someone what attracted them to their current partner and it be one of several things. Their sense of humor, intelligence, looks or their smile. What is Invisalign? It’s the dental solution for creating great smiles. Invisalign is a state-of-the-art solution to braces. If you’re old enough to remember wire braces, you’re also old enough to have been the butt of jokes,…
Dr. Derek Fine
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