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Porcelain Dental Crowns in Coconut Creek, FL
Porcelain Dental Crowns cover the entire surface of a tooth, especially when decay or crack to the tooth is too big for a filling. New white porcelain crowns will then be bonded permanently onto the...
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Brushing for Two If you’re planning to become pregnant or suspect you’re already pregnant, it’s important that you see a dentist right away. Pregnancy may cause unexpected oral health changes due to...
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes It is estimated that up to 20 million people have diabetes, but only two-thirds of these individuals are diagnosed. Studies have shown that diabetics are more...
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Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive Teeth Why are my teeth sensitive? Exposed dentin is the likely reason. Dentin is the tissue that makes up the core of each tooth. Dentin is covered by a protective coating of enamel. When...
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Periodontal Disease: Protecting Your Teeth and Gums
Periodontal disease is the infection in the tissues that supports your teeth. The cause of this disease is plaque forming bacteria in the mouth. When we brush and floss our teeth we remove most of the...
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Advanced Crown and Bridge Course
At the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic: This past Thursday, January 17th we had a very informative morning session. First we had the opportunity to listen to Dr Alan Slootsky give us a...
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Defective Crown Removal in Coconut Creek, FL
Over the years, many devices have been designed to remove crowns and bridges from abutment teeth. These crowns and bridges may be fabricated from dental acrylics cemented to the abutment teeth with...
View ArticlePompano Beach DIAGNODent Exam
Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth for hidden decay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MMPMyxgWU8 Allows for the scanning of your...
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Sports Dental Injuries are No Laughing Matter
It is that time of year where kids and adults are playing or getting ready to play their favorite sport. Whether it is with a bat, a ball, or a puck, sports can be a very enjoyable time for all. But it...
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Dental Insurance Plans
Dental Insurance Pompano Beach Florida What is the best dental insurance plan for me? Although there is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will be better than others for you and your family....
View ArticleTooth Extractions
Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons Some of these include tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or...
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What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics Ft Lauderdale Florida What is orthodontics, and why do people get braces? Orthodontics is a special discipline of dentistry concerned with aligning the teeth and jaws to improve one’s...
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Periodontal Disease and Stress May Be Linked
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health August 17, 2013 There are new studies continuously coming out showing a connection between stress and periodontal disease. They...
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Beware of Changes in Mouth Bacteria
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health August 23, 2013 We all know that during the cold winter time, the common cold, flu and even pneumonia are more common. There is new...
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Women’s Oral Health
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health October 21, 2013 Womens Oral Health The Effects of Hormones What do hormones have to do with a woman’s oral health? Hormonal...
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Is There a Link to Breast Cancer and Oral Health?
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health October 26, 2013 It has been well publicized that there is a growing link between oral health and medical health. Gum inflammation...
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What Wears Down Your Teeth
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D., F.A.C.D. Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health February 3, 2014 Teeth are a very tough substance. When they are taken care of with proper dental care, they can last a...
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Oral Hygiene
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D., F.A.C.D. Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health February 23, 2014 Oral Hygiene Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis,...
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Mouth Sores
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D., F.A.C.D. Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health March 15, 2014 Mouth Sores Mouth sores—they can be painful and irritating when you eat certain foods, when you bump...
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Periodontal Disease and Stress May Be Linked
Dr. Alan Slootsky D.M.D, M.A.G.D., F.A.C.D. Restorative Dentistry / Oral Health August 17, 2013 There are new studies continuously coming out showing a connection between stress and periodontal...
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