When you visit your hygienist for your dental cleaning and examination appointment , she will do an evaluation of your teeth, gum and bone health. She will take measurements of your gum tissue and share her information with Dr. Slepchik during your dental exam with him as part of the appointment. You may be diagnosed […]
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Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a serious condition that can impact the overall health of a patient’s smile. With periodontal disease, patients may experience the loss of soft tissues, bone, and natural teeth. When patients are experiencing this infection, it is important that they get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible and discuss
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During a regular dental cleaning and examination visit, patients will not only experience a full evaluation and digital x-rays, but also a teeth cleaning session with either Kinga or Caroline , our professional dental hygienists. Many patients love getting their teeth cleaned, as they are thorough and use various tools to remove plaque and tartar.
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You are what you eat, and your teeth are no exception. If you eat a diet full of fattening sugary foods, your mouth may be full of cavities. Consider making some healthier changes to improve your smile by changing how you snack. Let’s take a closer look at three different snacks that can give you
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Brushing your teeth twice daily is essential for a healthy smile ; however, you also must be flossing daily in order to clean all the surfaces between your teeth. Flossing daily is as important and necessary for you to use as a toothbrush. By cleaning in between your teeth, dental floss can protect you from
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Waking up with dental pain isn’t something that anyone wants to experience. Two of the most common oral conditions that cause this type of pain are either a cavity or an abscess. What are the differences between these two, and how can they be treated? Let’s take a closer look and see. What’s A Cavity?
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Even though the whole point of going on vacation is to get away from your regular, everyday routine, there are a few things that you should still keep doing like taking good care of your smile. To help you avoid getting any cavities while on vacation by the pool or beach, we have a few
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When you come to our office for your teeth cleaning and examination appointment, one of the many things your hygienist does is check the health of your gums. This is done by using a specific instrument which measures the health of your gum tissue. If she notices bleeding while cleaning your teeth, this also tells
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You may think that in order to get your teeth fresh and clean that all you need is a toothbrush with toothpaste, but that is incorrect. Dr. Slepchik has a few tips to help you improve your dental hygiene and reduce cavities. Please read below. Use a Fluoride Toothpaste You may not know this, but
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When you think about taking good care of your teeth, you probably have a few things that come to mind like brushing your teeth, flossing, and getting regular cleanings in Dr. Lenny Slepchik’s office. However, there are some other things— like chewing sugar-free gum— that can also help to make sure that your teeth stay
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