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June 13, 2016

Benefits of ozone therapy in dentistry

Regular readers of the Aesthetic Family Dentistry blog will know by now that we extoll the virtues of ozone therapy in dentistry. As holistic dentists, we like any treatment or procedure that lets nature take its course and uses the least possible medication and invasion to achieve its goal. Ozone therapy is one such treatment. Medical grade ozone is created…
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Gum diseaseYour Dentist
May 12, 2016

Ozone treatment for gum disease

Ozone treatment for gum disease is one of the least invasive treatments for gum (periodontal) disease currently available. It is also fast and can be long lasting too. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 85% of adults will suffer from some form of gum disease in their lifetime. That’s quite a statistic. Given that gum disease is avoidable and easily…
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Dental ImplantsYour Dentist
April 29, 2016

Why do dental implants fail?

Dental implants are used as a permanent replacement for a missing tooth or multiple teeth. In the vast majority of cases, over 95 percent in fact, it is successful over the long term. Our success rate is a little higher than that, so we consider dental implants to be a very viable procedure for replacing teeth. However, as with any…
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healthy teethYour Dentist
February 24, 2016

How eating disorders can impact oral health

A balanced diet gives your body everything it needs to stay healthy, fight infection, grow and maintain itself. When you don’t give your body what it needs for whatever reason it struggles which can manifest in illnesses and poor health. Eating disorders can exacerbate this situation. Eating disorders of any kind take a serious toll on your health, from starving…
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February 18, 2016

What treatments can Aesthetic Family Dentistry offer for root sensitivity?

Root sensitivity and sensitive teeth in general is a very common issue. It is estimated that around 10 percent of the population experience sensitivity during their lifetime. Having root sensitivity can mean anything from mild discomfort when eating ice cream to severe discomfort that can last for hours. Causes of root sensitivity Root sensitivity occurs when the soft inner layer…
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