The 411 on Tooth Erosion

November 21st, 2023

Pick up an issue of National Geographic and you’re likely to see multipleexamples of erosion within its pages. Across our vast planet, wind and watererode the Earth’s surface, creating sometimes mind boggling examples of thepower of physical and chemical erosion. But did you know that the teeth in our mouth also experience erosion? This month…
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Controlling Bad Breath

October 26th, 2023

Bad breath -- or halitosis -- is very common, can be short or long lasting, and is something that as a dental team we get asked about all the time. Our patients with halitosis want to know why their breath doesn't feel fresh what they can do to improve it. In this month's blog post…
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Get your Fluoride!

September 30th, 2023

Fluoride is a good, safe way to protect your teeth. Common sources of fluoride include fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste and mouth rinse, and fluoride treatments when you visit your dentist. Fluoridated Water Some water sources have naturally occurring fluoride. To aid in cavity prevention, the level of fluoride in your drinking water should be 0.7 parts fluoride per…
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All About ZOOM Whitening!

August 26th, 2023

When it comes to whitening your smile, we know you have options. And sometimes, it can be difficult to understand what to expect from different bleaching modalities offered in a modern dental practice like Dr. Messina's. This month we'll take a deep-dive into the fastest way to achieve a brighter smile: Philips ZOOM in-office whitening!…
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