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5 Checkpoints for Healthy Teeth and Gums
When people think about their oral health, the first thing that comes to mind is teeth. Of course, we all want a beautiful smile with white, straight teeth, but did you know that keeping your gums healthy is just as important? Keeping your mouth healthy is essential to keeping your entire body healthy, as recent […]
Dental Care Tips for Seniors: 6 Things to Keep Your Mouth Healthy
Whether you’re 9 years or 99 years old, dental care is important. If you’re 65 or older, and you’re considered a senior citizen (even though we hope you still feel 35!), it’s especially important to keep a keen eye on your oral health. After all, poor oral health can have a negative effect on your […]
Do You Have Black Lines Around Your Teeth and Gums After Dental Work?
Maybe you had some dental work done recently, or maybe it was years ago. Either way, there is nothing worse than undergoing a cosmetic procedure (thinking it will give you a nearly perfect smile) only to realize that your teeth have black lines around them. Quite frankly…it stinks. No one wants that! In fact, one […]
Porcelain Veneers in Alpharetta, GA from Dr. Silverman
Be honest… When you look in the mirror, do you love the smile that is staring back at you? Are you comfortable walking into a room full of people and smiling your biggest, brightest smile? Is your smile a source of self-confidence or does it actually hurt your self-esteem? If you’re considering cosmetic dentistry (specifically […]
Handheld Microscope to Help Dentists Uncover Cancer Cells
Here at Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Georgia, we love to stay at the cutting edge of technology. We’re always looking for ways to improve our patient’s experience by reducing treatment time and improving comfort, by strengthening your smile, and ensuring you stay healthy. While many people tend to think of oral health focusing […]
Tooth Pulp Healing? The End of Dental Fillings?
Have you ever wished for a world where you never needed to get a dental filling? Good news might be on the horizon – researchers in London have discovered a drug that helps restore healthy teeth naturally. In this article, we’ll discuss how the drug works, what it means (and doesn’t mean) for patients, and […]
Gum Disease and Heart Health: The Surprising Link
Did you know that more than 47% of adults over the age of 30 suffer from gum disease? In fact, some patients do not even realize they have it because it can be painless. While gum disease may not always hurt, it can still cause significant damage to your oral health and your heart health. […]
How Dental Sealants can Give your Child a Head Start
The loss of a child’s first tooth is an unstated rite of passage usually characterized by excitement and toothless grins. Your little bundle of joy is now a bit closer toward becoming an adult. The baby tooth that has just fallen out is making way for a permanent (“adult”) tooth. But after the photos have […]
Connections Between Toxic Levels Of Mercury And Silver Or Gold Dental Fillings
Do you have silver or gold dental fillings? Go ahead and count how many you have in your mouth. Do you have more than 8 gold or silver fillings? If so, you most likely have elevated, toxic mercury levels in your blood. How do we know? Because, for the first time, a group of researchers […]