Category Archives: It’s Your Health

Receding Gums

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Receding Gums The gingiva (gum) is the protective skin that is located around the necks of each tooth, and covers the underlying bone that holds the roots of the teeth. The gums are the so-called first line of defense against bacteria that … Continue reading →

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17 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Damaging Your Teeth

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

PROTECT YOUR TEETH  KEEP THEM FOR LIFETIME!                                                       Do you brush your teeth right after eating or drinking something acidic?  Brushing your teeth immediately after eating or drinking something acidic can cause tooth wear.  If you eat or drink anything … Continue reading →

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Sterilization

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION With all the media attention on dental office instrument sterilization the past several days, Sunningdale Dental wants to reassure our current and future patients that our sterilization techniques are of the highest standard. Our office is designed with an … Continue reading →

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Phone a Friend?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Remember the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”? If contestants were unsure of the answer, they had 3 life lines – poll the audience, phone a friend and 50/50.   Sometimes choices in dentistry can be confusing. There are no … Continue reading →

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Smiling Facts

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

SAY CHEESE! “If someone is too tired to smile,  give them one of your smiles, because no one needs a smile as much as those you have none to give”   Author unknown” Forcing yourself to smile can boost your mood.  Psychologists have … Continue reading →

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Flossing Alternatives!

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

FLOSSING ALTERNATIVES It is estimated that 80% of adults in this country have periodontal disease. This is when irreversible bone loss occurs resulting from the virulent bacteria that collect between the teeth. Research has shown that periodontal disease is a … Continue reading →

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Oral Health During Pregnancy – Does It Really Matter?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Your oral health can affect your unborn baby! For a long time we’ve known that many risk factors (smoking, alcohol, drug use and infections) can contribute to mothers having premature, low birth weight babies.  In addition, research suggests that serious gum … Continue reading →

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Don’t Share Your Cavities!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

  What can cause infant tooth decay? According to a 2008 study in Pediatric Dentistry, primarily mothers, or anyone who kisses an infant with active tooth decay could pass cavities to the infant.  Only people with active tooth decay can transfer the … Continue reading →

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Lift the Lip

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

If your child has teeth,then you should be looking for signs of early childhood caries or tooth decay. Mother’s milk, baby formula, cow’s milk and fruit juice all contain sugar.  Bacteria in the plaque that sticks to the teeth will … Continue reading →

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Why Straighten Your Teeth?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

A straight smile is a wonderful asset.  If you are embarrassed by your teeth, you may not smile or laugh as often.  Many people undergo orthodontic treatment to increase their self-esteem, confidence and facial appearance.  Straightening your teeth can also … Continue reading →

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