by dDentalPC | Aug 15, 2016 | Diseases and Conditions, Preventive Dentistry
Water fluoridation is a very effective method for preventing dental decay for children, adolescents and adults. Communities add fluoride to drinking water to prevent cavities in a safe, effective and cost-effective manner. It is the single most effective public health...
by dDentalPC | Aug 1, 2016 | Diseases and Conditions
Scare me spitless? Well, no, not really. Xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh) has nothing to do with a scary horror film. It does have everything to do with being nothing more than a nuisance to being a scary condition. Dry mouth negatively impacts your overall health, the...
by dDentalPC | Jul 15, 2016 | Tooth Decay
Uh oh! The dentist found a cavity during your routine checkup. With the help of digital X-rays taken before your hygienist cleaned your teeth, he identified the cavity in one of the back molars on your lower jaw and told you to schedule a 45-minute appointment the...
by dDentalPC | Jul 1, 2016 | Community
In 1777, more than 200 years ago, the very first 4th of July fireworks lit up the skies in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s one-year anniversary of independence from England. Every year since, urban and rural communities from sea to shining sea continue...
by dDentalPC | Jun 15, 2016 | Oral Injuries
Updated May 7, 2020 Are you experiencing oral injuries of any kind? If so, then you know how extremely painful they are! The oral injuries listed here should be treated immediately: A tooth that is knocked out (avulsed) Teeth that are pushed out of position (extruded)...
by dDentalPC | Jun 1, 2016 | Wisdom Teeth
Every patient is unique, and the condition of a mouth changes over time. As part of each routine dental visit, Dr. Davis examines pre-teens’ and young adults’ teeth to determine if their wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned. He has kept his eye on my...
by dDentalPC | May 15, 2016 | Preventive Dentistry
Are you one of those adults who thinks you are too old for braces? You’re never too old to improve a bad bite. Since age is not what determines whether or not a person can wear braces, adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment at any age. As long as your gums and...
by dDentalPC | May 1, 2016 | Preventive Dentistry
Brushing and flossing daily is important if you want a winning smile. But achieving and maintaining a winning smile, cannot be accomplished unless you brush and floss correctly. To brush and floss effectively, Davis Dental recommends using: A toothbrush with soft,...
by dDentalPC | Apr 15, 2016 | Preventive Dentistry
Our Davis Dental Hygienists play a key part in helping patients maintain a clean, healthy smile. They remind them that taking care of their mouths, teeth and gums positively impacts appearance and overall health. What is a Dental Hygienist? Our dental hygienists work...
by dDentalPC | Apr 1, 2016 | Preventive Dentistry
What’s in your mouth? Believe it or not, lots of bacteria! And all that bacteria needs your faithful, daily attention to avoid gingivitis and periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis). What’s so bad about gingivitis and periodontitis? Simply put, all that bacteria forms a...
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