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New Year, New You!

BY Carolyn Holmes

January 28th, 2020

Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again, when we make promises to ourselves, resolutions for a new, better us

What’s all the hype regarding whiter teeth? There’s toothpaste, charcoal powders, rinsing, lights, gels, pens and the newest, apple cider vinegar. The list of ways to supposedly whiten your teeth goes on and on….so how do you choose? Which one really works? Are they safe? What results can you expect?

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Treating Periodontal Disease

BY Carolyn Holmes

November 12th, 2019

If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with Periodontal Disease, please start by reading my previous blog on periodontal disease. Once you understand periodontitis, we can discuss how to treat it.

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Periodontal Therapy for Gum Disease

BY Carolyn Holmes

October 8th, 2019

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a chronic and progressive infection of the gums that, if allowed to persist, leads to alveolar bone destruction and loss of tissue attachment to the teeth. To treat it, we recommend periodontal therapy, which may include a deep cleaning or scaling and root planning (known as SRP). It is the treatment necessary to stop the disease from spreading and to decrease bacteria in the soft tissue surrounding the teeth.

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Routine Dental Care

September 19th, 2019

This segment is the beginning of a blog series that will help define and explain common dental terms and procedures, such as Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Maintenance, and many other topics. Check our blog regularly and feel free comment and let us know if you have questions.

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