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Mar, 2015

5 Signs it’s time for a Dental Checkup

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You might think that you don’t need your family dentist to perform a professional dental checkup or cleaning unless you have poor oral hygiene. However, the truth is that some bacteria remain in your mouth regardless of your brushing routine. Since oral bacteria are linked to poorer health and the development of gum disease, it’s important to look out for these five key signs that it’s time for a dental checkup.   1. You see tartar on your teeth If plaque is not fully removed from your teeth, the bacteria […]

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Jan, 2014

“Cutting it close”

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Have you been told you are, “Not a candidate for implants”?  If you have even a small amount of bone,  I can place an implant with the help of Galileos 3D imaging. The planned surgery.  The surgery completed at Family Dentistry. This patient has less than 5 mm of bone width and had a 4 mm implant placed successfully!   My next case has even less bone.  Here is the plan to place a 3 mm implant in 4 mm of bone!  I will post the results after treatment.  

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Dec, 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Family Dentistry

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 Jewell, Laura, Devany, Sharon, Stephanie, Crystal Kristen, Dr. Silvestro, Dr. Karogiannis, Jan, Edilia All of you who know me, can see that performing great dentistry is my passion.  I want to take a moment to thank each staff member whose support allows me to achieve this goal. Kristen:  Your smile and eagerness to learn makes working with you a pleasure. Jewell: You are my, “Right Hand Woman” I wouldn’t want to practice dentistry or take on any other project, without you! Carrol: Your no nonsense attitude and quick wit help […]

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Love your dentist!

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As I assume most of us do, I was killing a few moments the other day reading a blog. It was a dental forum. I was taken back by the vile attacks both dentist and patients were launching at each other! We have all heard the comments like, ” that no good greedy dentist” or that “ungratefully, rude patient”. I was disappointed to see just how unhappy some dentists are in their profession and how miserable and untrusting some dental patients have become. After a minute or two thinking about […]

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Dental Myth: My wisdom teeth came in and all my teeth became “crooked”.

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Often times patients during my interactions with my clients, patients make statements about dentistry, that are commonly accepted, but simply not backed up by the facts.  I try to tactfully, dispel these myths and have decided to post them, as they inevitably come up in consultations.  Don’t feel bad if you believed many of these so called “truths”.  I believed many of them myself, before my formal training. “It’s just not true baby”. Despite the commonly held belief that the eruption of third molars causes teeth, especially in the anterior, […]

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Oct, 2013

Family Dentistry Staff Mile Stones

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Congratulations to Crystal Ostroski who is celebrating her 10th year at Family Dentistry. Crystal was an assistant for almost two years, and then went to hygiene school while continuing to working part time for Family Dentistry.  She has been one of our hygienist for the past  6 years. Crystal is just one of four dental assistants who have gone on to hygiene school while working for Family Dentistry.  Congratulations to you.

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Sep, 2013

How ‘smart teeth’ could detect health habits

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I enjoyed this article… “Artificial teeth that detect when people chew, drink, speak and cough could help people track exactly how much they eat, along with other aspects of their health, researchers say.” Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/09/18/how-smart-teeth-could-detect-health-habits/#ixzz2fLFmdvE7

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Is Clear Correct for you?

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At Family Dentistry we striving to bring you the very best dentistry has to offer. Dr. Karrogiannis and I are both certified to straighten your teeth with Clear Correct.  ClearCorrect is the clear and simple alternative to braces. It’s a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth as you wear them.ClearCorrect can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted.  If you would like more information, don’t hesitate to call us or ask if Clear Correct is right for  you, at your next visit.

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