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If I use fluoride toothpaste and the water in my area is fluoridated, do I still need additional fluoride?
April 19th, 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.
Connect with Dr. Anoosh Afifi Online!
April 11th, 2012
Dr. Anoosh Afifi and our team are known for providing exceptional treatment, excellent customer service, and amazing smiles! We are extremely conscious of the specific needs of all our patients, and we aim to provide patient-oriented care with your best interests in mind.
Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, did you know you can “like” us on Facebook and visit our blog? In the upcoming weeks, we will be sharing photos, announcements and exciting information on our office’s social networks. Be sure to check back for all of the latest updates!
Thanks so much!
- Dr. Anoosh Afifi and team
Celebrate National Facial Protection this April!
April 9th, 2012
April is National Facial Protection Month, and a great time to remind the athletes in our office to protect their pearly whites while participating in sports and other physical activities. After all, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out annually, according to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation.
So if you’re active in sports, don’t risk having your front tooth knocked out! Unfortunately the over the counter, do it yourself types available on the market are too bulky, hard to fit and often times to wobbly and loose in the mouth. We recommend custom made mouth guards which fit like a glove over your teeth, not bulky, with great stability and protection. Call our office for more detail.
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!