TYPES OF TOOTHBRUSHES
Which one should you choose? Toothbrush – A small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the teeth. A simple and straight forward definition for an oral hygiene tool …
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DIGITAL DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Utilizing digital photography in the dental office is a tool that Dr. Leslie Anthony uses with each patient. Some benefits of using digital photography are Diagnosis and treatment planning …
DENTAL SEALANTS
What are dental sealants? Having and maintaining a healthy mouth and beautiful smile is not a matter of good luck, it’s a matter of consistent healthy oral habits practiced …
DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAYS
WHAT ARE DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAYS? Dental X-rays create an image that looks beyond the surface of the teeth and gums. In traditional radiography, an X-ray machine produces a form …
DIABETES AND YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired and the body cannot properly control the …
SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME
Sjögren’s disease Sjögren’s (show-grins) syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease. It is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting as many as 4 million Americans. It is characterized by inflammation …
TEETH WHITENING
Are your pearly whites a little less pearly….and white than you would like them to be? Do you wish for a brighter smile but are unsure of which teeth …
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Periodontal disease also known as gum disease is an inflammatory disease that affects primarily the gums. Types of disease range from a gum infection that causes swelling and bleeding …
HOW DO EATING DISORDERS AFFECT OUR ORAL HEALTH?
It’s not a secret… eating disorders affect our oral health. It is no secret that our dietary choices and how we take care of our teeth plays a huge …
WHAT IS YOUR TONGUE TELLING YOU ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?
The tongue, on average measures in at just over 3 inches long and is made up of 8 different muscles that are interwoven together. The tongue allows us to …
