Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthDr. Derek FineYour Dentist
June 29, 2018

What’s the difference between the two OraRisk® HPV testing options offered by OralDNA® Labs?

One of the most commonly asked questions from patients and providers alike is  – “What’s the difference between the two OraRisk® HPV tests you offer?”  Simply answered: the main difference is the total number of HPV types tested. The OraRisk® HPV Complete Genotyping test option will analyze the oral rinse specimen for 51 different types of the Human Papilloma Virus…
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June 12, 2018

Where Does the HPV Go?

The alarming incidence of oral cancer connected to oral infections caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV, should rightly raise concern. For too long healthcare has overlooked the potential of HPV to cause serious disease in the oral cavity, the pharynx and larynx.  Fortunately, early detection is key, and there is now a highly sensitive test that can identify early HPV…
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March 12, 2018

How pinhole gum rejuvenation could save your teeth

Pinhole gum rejuvenation is a relatively new dental procedure being offered at Aesthetic Family Dentistry. It is so effective at tackling receding gums that it could literally save your teeth! Receding gums is an age-related condition that we will all have to contend with at one time or another. It is where the term ‘long in the tooth’ comes from…
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February 21, 2018

Using ozone for better root canal therapy outcomes

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas that makes up a small percentage of the air we breathe. Typically, any mention of ozone in the media has been negative and usually related to global warming. Medical ozone is completely different. While it is the same gas, it has been specially formulated to offer significant help for dentists and our patients. Ozone…
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February 16, 2018

Oregano oil benefits for oral health

As holistic dentists, we here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry are very interested in complementary medicine. Especially those therapies can use natural products to help improve overall health and wellbeing. Once such complementary product is oregano oil. It has some surprising benefits for your oral health. With a good percentage of American adults having periodontal disease, anything that can help reduce…
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January 30, 2018

How a Night Guard can help protect you from abfractions

An abfraction is a notch or interruption in the shape of the tooth close to the gum line. These can be caused by bruxism (grinding of the teeth) or brushing too harshly. Brushing can be modified quickly but bruxism takes a little more work. That’s where a Night Guard comes in. A Night Guard is like a tooth shield that…
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January 17, 2018

Sleep apnea and the risk to heart health

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing while asleep. While it may sound harmless, it can have far-reaching health implications, including impacting your heart. Left untreated, sleep apnea could potentially have fatal consequences. Apparently, one in five American adults will suffer mild sleep apnea at some point in their lives. It affects men more than…
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December 6, 2017

Ozone therapy, an amazing dental treatment

Ozone therapy is rapidly gaining traction in dentistry as a very effective treatment for infection. It is fast, effective at tackling bacteria and for preparing the mouth for more involved procedures. All these qualities makes it something we, as holistic dentists are very interested in. We think you will be too once you realize the advantages in brings. Ozone therapy…
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