Just recently the ADA announced a new interim policy which calls for a total ban on all vaping products that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation purposes. Additionally, the ADA said that Dentists must be prudent in protecting patients from harmful products. The policy, which is in step with…
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Smoking, Non-Cigarette Alternatives
Many non-cigarette alternatives are often marketed as healthier alternatives to smoking, but hopefully you are aware that tobacco is harmful to your oral health as well as your overall health. So, with that said, there is no such thing as a healthy tobacco product. Did you know that quitting is the only way to decrease…
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Harmful Oral Health Effects of Beverages
Very soon the website drinksdestroyteeth.org will turn ten years old and its accompanying mobile app will turn five years old. This website offers lesson plans and supplemental resources for teachers and health care professionals, especially dentists, to use to educate children and help improve their oral health. Since the beverage industry has millions of dollars…
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Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is a process where the dentist attaches or “bonds” materials directly to your tooth in order to change the color and shape. The natural tooth enamel is then fused together with bonding materials such as porcelain and resins to create a strong structure that still feels like your original tooth. While it can…
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