Silver fillings—millions of people have them. Besides the obvious fact that they are ugly, what exactly are they? Silver fillings are otherwise known as mercury amalgam fillings. As a matter of fact, approximately 50% of the mercury amalgam filling is actually mercury, the shiny silver liquid metal that used to be in glass thermometers. … Read more
To all you lazy brushers out there, I’ve got something for you…SONICARE! This toothbrush allows you to tap into your inner couch potato while still being a super effective brusher. How so you ask?! It works by not one, but two separate mechanisms. First, it physically removes the plaque with which it comes into contact. … Read more
We all know O2 is oxygen, but have you heard of O3? It’s Ozone! Ozone kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It’s safe, effective and non-toxic. It only contains oxygen molecules and therefore you can’t be allergic to it. Ozone is useful in dentistry for the following reasons. Ozone kills bacteria that cause decay. They … Read more
Ahhh, it’s finally feeling like sweater weather. As much as I love summer, autumn is a close runner up for me. Something else I love is essential oils or “EO’s” if you’re cooler than me. So whether you’re a summer lover needing a little inspiration, or even if you’ve been on the pumpkin spice train … Read more
What is CEREC? CEREC stands for CEramic REConstruction. This highly sophisticated software gives the dental team the ability to create high quality and metal free restorations while you are in the chair for a single visit. What does this mean for you? Well, do you remember when it took a couple weeks or longer to … Read more
Outside of scouring the internet for recipes that fit what I feel like making at the moment or fit what I have in hand, our “go-to” cookbooks over the last couple of years are hard to beat when it comes to flavor, convenience, and family-friendly offerings. The first one to which we gravitate is Real … Read more
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