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Food for healthy teeth
Periodically we will be featuring a dental healthy recipe on our blog. Today’s featured recipe is: Hot and Sweet Fruit Salsa by Karen D. Krchma From the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s “Recipes for Healthier Smiles” cookbook Ingredients: 6 kiwi fruits, peeled and diced 1 quart strawberries, washed, hulled and finely chopped 3 Granny Smith [...]
Our response to the recent news story about dental x-rays
Many of you may have seen recently in the news a story about the recent publication in the journal Cancer that suggests a link between dental x-rays and meningioma. A meningioma is a type of benign brain tumor. Though frequently small and simply monitored rather than treated, some larger ones are surgically treated. Needless to [...]
Who wants an iPad? No camping out necessary!
Did you see the lines at Apple Stores across the country? It is no cause for alarm, just another feeding frenzy for the latest iPad. Well I didn’t have the fortitude or attitude to camp out for one, but I did order one online for delivery. Let me tell you it is sweet. There is [...]
Prescription fluoride: Who needs it?
Prescription strength fluoride is the best way for cavity prone individuals to strengthen their teeth to prevent decay. Our new Clinpro 5000 is only available in dental offices. It is 5000 parts per million stannous fluoride with TCP (tricalcium phosphate). This formulation not only has the fluoride to prevent decay , it also has the [...]
Here’s what you should know about dental crowns:
What is a crown? Dental crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth which have broken, cracked or been weakened by tooth decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes [...]
Technology
At Restorative and Aesthetic Dental Associates we know technology makes dentistry more comfortable, accurate and cost effective. We strive to keep abreast of new innovations to make your care better in these respects. Digital Scanning Our most recent advancement is the iTero digital scanner. We use this instead of conventional impression techniques for crown and [...]
Dental Implants: The Ideal Choice for Replacing Missing Teeth
When you are looking to replace missing teeth, whether a single tooth, several teeth, or all of your teeth, dental implants are an ideal option if you are in good health. While traditional bridgework used to be our first choice, dental implants have overtaken bridges as the first and most ideal option for replacing missing [...]
