Walk Down the Aisle With a Beautiful Smile

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Along with a perfect wedding, many brides also want a perfect smile. When making appointments for dress alterations, floral arrangements and reception details, schedule a dental visit too, suggests the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing … [Read more...]

Laser Treatment: Cure for Mouth Sores

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You know the pain—the sharp pain of canker sores, the tingling, then aching pain of a fever blister. Did you also know there is a faster, easier way to get past the pain of mouth sores? You don't have to wait them out! “No one wants to wait over a week for a mouth sore to resolve itself and go away,” Dr. Carol … [Read more...]

Importance of Oral Health to Overall Health

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According to the Surgeon General's report on oral health in America, a large percentage of the population suffers from a reduced quality of life due to oral and facial pain. This pain is largely due to infections of the gums that can lead to tooth loss. More than 75 percent of the population is affected by some type of … [Read more...]

Mouth Sores—When Should You Call Your Dentist?

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When to Call Your Dentist They are normal, but painful, and almost every adult has experienced them—mouth sores. Canker Sores, Cold Sores and Thrush can range from uncomfortable to painful, but do you need to call your dentist when you get them? “Common mouth sores--canker or cold sores--are different … [Read more...]

Infection Control, Part II: Sterilizing Instruments

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Infection control is vital to providing excellent dental services, and Dr. Carol Ford takes steps in both barrier control—the protections you see--and sterilization control, which you won’t see, in her Phoenix office. “Every step we take to protect a patient also protects our staff, the people in the waiting … [Read more...]

Improving Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

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If you have been thinking about improving your smile, take a few moments to ask yourself the following questions: Are you embarrassed about smiling in front of people? Do you ever cover your mouth to hide your teeth? Do you wish your teeth were whiter? Would you like to change the shape of your teeth or … [Read more...]