Bad breath -- or halitosis -- is very common, can be short or long lasting, and is something that as a dental team we get asked about all the time. Our patients with halitosis want to know why their breath doesn't feel fresh what they can do to improve it. In this month's blog post…
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Fluoride is a good, safe way to protect your teeth. Common sources of fluoride include fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste and mouth rinse, and fluoride treatments when you visit your dentist. Fluoridated Water Some water sources have naturally occurring fluoride. To aid in cavity prevention, the level of fluoride in your drinking water should be 0.7 parts fluoride per…
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When it comes to whitening your smile, we know you have options. And sometimes, it can be difficult to understand what to expect from different bleaching modalities offered in a modern dental practice like Dr. Messina's. This month we'll take a deep-dive into the fastest way to achieve a brighter smile: Philips ZOOM in-office whitening!…
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Do you ever feel sensitivity in your teeth doing everyday things like drinking ice water or eating hot soup? If your answer is yes, you might be like many of our patients who experience daily overall tooth sensitivity. What you may not know is that your choice of toothpaste may be making tooth sensitivity better…
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