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Teeth Whitening – Dentist Sandy Springs

More and more the aesthetics of teeth are of great importance to patients, including tooth color.  The color of teeth is influenced by a combination of their natural color and the presence of any external stains that may form on the tooth surface.   The type of natural stain and initial tooth color can play a

Dental Advice for Moms-To-Be – Dentist Sandy Springs

Expecting a baby is a very exciting time, and you're already on the right path if you’re staying on top of your dental health. With the proper dental care measures, you'll increase your chances of having a smoother pregnancy, full-term delivery and healthy baby. If you're planning to get pregnant, consider having your teeth cleaned

Women and Oral Health – Dentist Sandy Springs

As a woman, you know that your health needs are unique, including your oral health needs. And because your needs are unique, you need to take extra care of yourself.  While women tend to take better care of their oral health than men do, women's oral health is not significantly better than men's.  This is

Mouthwash and Oral Cancer – Dentist Sandy Springs

There appears to be controversy over whether mouthwash containing alcohol may be related to oral cancer.  This controversy arises out the studies that show a link between oral cancer and the consumption alcohol.  By extension, if drinking alcohol may cause cancer than so should alcohol based mouthwash.  Michael Douglas is the most recent case in

The Mercury Filling Controversy – Dentist Sandy Springs

Whenever I hear a patient ask about amalgam restorations (mercury fillings), I wonder why this question refuses to go away.  For decades, amalgams have been considered the primary restorative material for posterior teeth (the ones in the back) because of their long time success.  After enormous amounts of study, the World Health Organization, the FDI