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Oregano oil benefits for oral health Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily DentistryYour Dentist
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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Benefits of coconut oil and oil pulling Dental Carehealthy mouthhealthy teethperfect smileYour Dentist
January 22, 2018

Benefits of coconut oil and oil pulling

Oil pulling is gaining quite a lot of traction as a complementary dental therapy. Despite having been around for over 3,000 years, the practice is regularly in the news, celebrity magazines and in medical and dental publications. But what is it and what can it do for your oral health? Oil pulling is the practice of using an oil mixture…
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Sleep apnea and the risk to heart health Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthFamily DentistryOral HealthYour Dentist
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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Ozone therapy, an amazing dental treatment Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineOral Healthperfect smileYour Dentist
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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How simple orthodontics can improve gum health 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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The benefits of Perio Protect trays for improving gum health Dr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryGum diseaseYour Dentist
October 10, 2017

The benefits of Perio Protect trays for improving gum health

Periodontal disease is relentless. According to the CDC, 47 percent of Americans have it, with that percentage increasing to over 70 percent when you reach 65 years of age. As dentists, we constantly fight periodontal disease. For a while, getting the better of it seemed a long way away, but could Perio Protect trays change all that? Main causes of…
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Benefits of using lasers in periodontal therapy Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineLaser DentistryYour Dentist
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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Top ten foods that promote fresh breath Bad BreathBrighter SmileDental CareDr. Derek Fineperfect smileYour Dentist
August 3, 2017

Top ten foods that promote fresh breath

Odorous breath is something nobody likes to talk about yet is something some of us cannot avoid. Whether we live with, work with or just know someone with bad breath, smelling it is something that cannot be avoided. Yet the condition itself can easily be avoided. Bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on food left…
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Sleep apnea signs, risk factors and treatments Dr. Derek FineSleep ApneaYour Dentist
July 25, 2017

Sleep apnea signs, risk factors and treatments

Sleep apnea affects the way someone breathes when asleep and often manifests in very heavy snoring and even interrupted breathing. Left untreated, it can cause tensions between partners and all the symptoms of sleep deprivation. It is not something you want to leave untreated. It can affect children as well as adults and is more common than we might think.…
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