How to Prepare for Oral Surgery

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Oral Surgery: Part I Whether you are having a cosmetic dentistry procedure or restorative work done, oral surgery requires planning to ensure a comfortable, successful experience. Your oral surgery will probably require several preparatory visits for measurements or pre-work. During those early visits, you can ask … [Read more...]

What Color is Your Smile?

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There is beauty in the magic splendor of softly falling flakes of snow against the backdrop of winter's color palate, but when it comes to teeth, most people want one shade: the whitest white that white can be. Unfortunately, teeth come in many shades and can change color from a variety of causes. As the tooth … [Read more...]

Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist

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An online poll of 289 general dentists and consumers confirms the traditional stereotype that men are less likely to visit the dentist than their female counterparts, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education. Why? Nearly 45 … [Read more...]

Meet the Staff

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Kadee Maxwell knows that Dr. Carol Ford’s patients hate surprises. “I want to make sure that there are no surprises at the front desk or when they check out,” she says. “We can’t always prevent periodontal problems, but I do my best not to have any surprises for them when they are ready to … [Read more...]

How to Keep Your Teeth for a Lifetime

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It's a common myth that senior citizens are destined to lose their teeth, reports the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). There is no reason seniors cannot keep their teeth for a lifetime, since tooth loss is simply the result of an oral disease – not the aging process. The elderly, who make up the fastest growing … [Read more...]

Meet the Staff

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Lisa Collier—After Hours Lisa Collier, the Treatment Coordinator in Dr. Carol Ford’s office, knows that each day is a busy one.  A typical day is one that demands her to do four things at once. She moves from welcoming a new patient and introducing the patient to the dental assistant, handling phone calls to … [Read more...]