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If I use fluoride toothpaste and the water in my area is fluoridated, do I still need additional fluoride?
April 17th, 2012
Cities have been adjusting the fluoride levels in water since 1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but you may not be drinking as much fluoridated water as you may think. If bottled or home-purified water is your main source for drinking water, you may be missing out on this extremely safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay.
Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three minutes each time.
At our office, you can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental checkup. This is extremely important for people who are at high risk for tooth decay, including children, people with less than perfect oral hygiene, people undergoing orthodontic treatment, and people with weakened enamel due to lifestyle choices or genetic factors. If you have any questions regarding fluoride, please feel free to ask us at the office. We want you to have the healthiest smile possible.
Spring is here! Do we have your current contact info?
April 13th, 2012
Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you.
We also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!
Thank you! Have a great week!
Introducing Cone Beam Technology, from Dr. HagShenas
April 4th, 2012
Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions are proud to introduce Cone Beam technology at our office!
Cone Beam is a comprehensive dental imaging system which provides 3D imaging and data for more precise information of your oral structures. These scanners are often used as part of your diagnosis for oral surgery, implant planning, TMJ analysis and endodontic anomalies among other treatments.
The benefits to patients include ease of use for your comfort, faster scan times, minimal radiation in comparison to other imaging systems, and improved diagnostics for proper treatment with Dr. HagShenas.
In most cases, the cost of this technology is already incorporated into your treatment. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment and be sure to contact us with questions!
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April 2nd, 2012
Visiting our office regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
We are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next appointment. Take care of your teeth!
