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Improve Your Oral Health By Maintaining Optimum pH Levels

March 27, 2017

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 5:52 pm

smiling woman with nice teethpH is a measure of the acidity or the alkalinity of water soluble substances. pH means the potential of Hydrogen. The value can be represented by a number between 1 to 14. A value of 7 is considered neutral. A number below 7 (neutral) means that the substance is going towards the acidic spectrum. A value of 1 is most acidic, while a value above 7 indicates the substance is increasing in alkalinity. A value of 14 is the most alkaline.

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Cold Remedies That Damage Teeth

March 20, 2017

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 8:05 am

woman blowing noseWe have all experienced a cold that just doesn’t seem to go away. The symptoms of a cold affects our mood, our social plans and our work productivity. As a result, we are willing to try almost anything type of remedy to get over a cold and its symptoms. Walk into any drug store or pharmacy and you are presented with a wide array of options to help you cope with your cold and cold symptoms.

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Benefits Of A Connective Tissue Graft

March 13, 2017

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 6:15 pm

Patient's gums being examinedIf your dentist or periodontist has told you that you need a gum graft or gum surgery, don’t panic. A connective tissue graft or CTG is a routine procedure that is necessary to treat gum recession and to prevent damage to teeth.

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Conquer Your Dental Fear With Sedation Dentistry

March 6, 2017

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 8:13 pm

Woman scared of dentistDental fear may also be referred to as dental phobia or dental anxiety. A phobia is an extreme fear of an activity, situation or object. People with dental fear or phobia can avoid having routine dental care for a few months to many years. Because of this avoidance of the dentist or dental office, patients will develop gum disease, gum infections, dental decay and experience pain. Patients will put up with these issues for months or longer until they can no longer manage the pain or the embarrassment of having an unsightly smile or teeth. Rest assured that many others experience dental fear and you are not alone. Advancements in dentistry help to offer everyone a comfortable experience during their dental visit.

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