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Dental Check ups - Information and photos about dental check ups, cleanings, examinations and how often you should have a dental check up.
7 Ways to Prevent Cavities
Tooth decay is the second most prevalent disease in the United States (the common cold is first). Fortunately, cavities can be easily prevented.
Ahhh...Spa Dentistry
Information about spa dentistry and what spa dentistry is all about. Find out about different relaxation techniques involved in spa dentistry.
Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope
Early detection of oral cancer could save your life. The FDA-approved VELscope can detect oral cancer that the naked eye can't see.
Dental X-ray Photo Gallery
This dental photo gallery will show you different types of x-rays and different conditions shown on these films as well as how they are taken.
How Often Should I Get a Dental Check Up?
Learn how often to get a dental check up for adults, children and patients with special conditions.
When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the Fisrt Time?
Find out when you should take your child to the dentist for the first time.
Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene.
Photo Gallery of a Child's Dentist Appointment
Many children are terrified of the dentist, but going to the dentist doesn't have to be scary if you know what to expect. These photos will show you and your children exactly what to expect when they visit the dentist for their 6 month check up.
Visits to the Dentist Could Prevent Toothaches
Explains why you should see the dentist before you have a toothache.
Reasons to Visit the Dentist
Visiting the dentist can help you prevent many dental problems and visiting the dentist on a regular basis can also help you maintain optimal dental health.
Dental X-rays - An Overview
Have you ever wondered why dentists take x-rays, what is involved in the process and what the x-rays show? This overview explains why they are necessary as well as the process involved in having them taken.
New Guidelines Regarding Antibiotics Before Dentist Appointments
The American Heart Association has recently set new guidelines for taking antibiotics before dentist appointments as a precaution against Bacterial Endocarditis.
Dentists Could Soon Start Testing For Breast Cancer
With many studies linking medical problems and dental problems, are you really surprised that dentists might soon be able to test for breast cancer? This simple saliva test done by a dentist could actually detect breast cancer.
Saliva Test may Detect Oral Cancer
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. The National Institutes of Health reports that scientists may soon be able to detect signs of oral cancer from saliva samples. Oral Cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages.
How can a Dentist Detect an Eating Disorder?
The Academy of General Dentistry explains how dentists can detect eating disorders.

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