Cavities are caused by acid-producing bacteria that collect around the teeth and gums in a sticky, clear film called plaque.  Without good daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, teeth become more vulnerable to cavities. 

Brushing twice a day and cleaning between teeth with floss can help remove plaque.  Regular dental examinations and cleanings are also important in keeping teeth healthy.

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The school is encouraging the students to participate in the Fun Run to promote health and exercise.  Proceeds will be used to better the learning environment in the Inverness community.

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A recent study of the most popular body parts for piercings had the tongue ranked 4th, behind the ear, naval, and nose.  And, we all know tongue piercings are on the rise.  It is one of today’s hottest fads, and its popularity is sweeping across the United States.  

Early on, teenagers dominated the tongue jewelry market.  However, today many adults have jumped on the bandwagon, and both men and women of all ages can be seen showing off their slippery “barbell.” 

One aspect that often goes overlooked is the possible oral health hazards that tongue piercings can induce.  Read on for the 6 most common complications associated with tongue piercings.

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Our Optimum Dental Wellness Plan is a reduced fee dental plan that allows individuals and families – just like yours – to receive quality dental services at prices that make sense in today’s economy. 

This Plan is designed to help eliminate problems before they happen and make caring for your oral health convenient and affordable.  Consistent, quality oral healthcare is essential to a beautiful, healthy smile!

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A popular question nowadays is not just which toothbrush is best, but which POWER  toothbrush is best.  Power toothbrushes are gaining popularity because of staggering advancements in technology.  These have become somewhat of the iPhone of oral hygiene.  But, which is best? – This post will compare and contrast the top 2 power toothbrushes:  Sonicare vs. Oral B.

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With so many different whitening options, how do you know what is legit and what is commercial?  Zoom is the forefront in teeth whitening advertising and has become somewhat of the brand - like Coke with soft drinks.  Zoom was one of the first to come out with the light that supposedly enhanced whitening results. 

But, does the light actually do anything?

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In the dental office, we never mention the “n” word…the one that rhymes with beedle.  If it weren’t for the “beedles,” maybe we dentist would be more popular.  Nobody likes “beedles,” but if we didn’t numb your tooth, we definitely wouldn’t remain friends. 

But what if we could numb your tooth without you even knowing it?  Or, better yet, what if we could do some procedures without the use of “beedles” altogether.

At Greystone Smile Design, we are on the cutting edge of dental technology.  Our goal is to make dentistry comfortable – we don’t just treat teeth, we treat people.  That’s why I’m excited to announce one more advancement in our pursuit of pain-free dentistry – Profound topical anesthetic.  This is one of the strongest topical anesthetics on the market. 

Do your gums hurt when you get your teeth cleaned?  Those days are over!  All we have to do is simply apply the Profound topical to the sensitive site and waaalaaa – painfree without a “beedle!”  This can also be used for deep cleanings and several pediatric procedures including simple baby tooth extractions and most baby tooth fillings.

For procedures where we do have to use a “beedle,” the vast majority of patients do not feel anything.  After applying the Profound with a Q-tip and waiting about 2 minutes, you will already begin to feel the numbness.  The top teeth are easy – you will rarely feel anything on these.  Even the dreaded “roof of the mouth” injection can be relatively painless.  For the bottom teeth, we can virtually eliminate the injection that numbs your lip and tongue.  Profound is so strong that we can place it around the tooth to be treated and inject only around that tooth – no fat lip, no fat tongue, no drooling, and no slurred speech!

In those situations where we do have to numb your whole head, our anesthetic reversal agent can reverse the numbness in about half the time so you can get on with your day. 

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It’s usually one of the first cosmetic enhancements undergone and rightfully so – as you can see, it makes a stunning difference.

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