Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDr. Alan SteinerFamily Dentistryhealthy mouthhealthy teeth
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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Dental CareDental HealthDr. Derek FineGum diseaseYour Dentist
November 16, 2017

How simple orthodontics can improve gum health

Dental treatments don’t have to be complicated or invasive. Some very simple orthodontics can drastically improve gum health and benefit your overall wellbeing. Orthodontic treatments can: Straighten teeth and reduce dental crowding Correct your bite so pressure is spread evenly across your mouth Reduce the change of damaging any prominent or misaligned teeth Help improve gum health by reducing hard…
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September 20, 2017

Benefits of using lasers in periodontal therapy

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), most Americans over the age of 30 have some level of periodontal disease. Our lifestyle, diet and sugar-rich snacks provide the ideal environment for microorganisms and we are constantly fighting to maintain oral health. As dentists, we spend a lot of our time treating periodontal disease. We have a…
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