by ppdental | Apr 10, 2017 | Dentistry
In the 1940s, doctors and dentists found that kids living in areas with naturally high levels of fluoride in the drinking water had fewer cavities than children from regions with low levels of it. Since then, many communities have fluoridated their water....
by ppdental | Mar 5, 2017 | Dentistry
Dental sealants are a type of preventive dentistry. They are designed to protect your teeth from developing areas of decay. The process of applying sealants is simple and takes only a few minutes during a routine visit to the dentist. How Dental Sealants Work A dental...
by ppdental | Feb 10, 2017 | Dentistry
Dental sealants protect some of your most vulnerable teeth from decay. Their application is done in a quick, comfortable procedure at your dentist’s office, and their protective abilities can save you from requiring other, more involved procedures to correct...
by ppdental | Dec 19, 2016 | Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is any malignant growth that develops on your lips, cheeks, gums, the front part of your tongue, the floor of your mouth, the base of your tongue, throat, and hard palate. Certain risk factors such as smoking and alcohol abuse can increase your risk of...
by ppdental | Nov 23, 2016 | Dentistry
Brushing and flossing your teeth every day are important actions that you can do to protect your teeth. However, it is also important that you visit your dentist at least twice each year for a preventative dental exam. This exam is an opportunity for the dental care...
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