Preventive Dentistry

Is Higher-Fluoride Toothpaste Better at Cavity Prevention?
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Is Higher-Fluoride Toothpaste Better at Cavity Prevention?
Preventive Dentistry

Is Higher-Fluoride Toothpaste Better at Cavity Prevention?

Brushing your teeth is an important part of preventive dentistry. And fluoride toothpaste is a critical part of that prevention. Fluoride changes your tooth enamel to make it more resistant to acidic attack from oral bacteria and acidic foods and beverages. But how much fluoride is necessary to achieve proper protection? Most ...

By Harriman Family Dental|April 25th, 2019|Preventive Dentistry|

Twenty Years of Cavity Prevention: CAMBRA Celebrates Proven Successes
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Twenty Years of Cavity Prevention: CAMBRA Celebrates Proven Successes
Hygiene, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry

Twenty Years of Cavity Prevention: CAMBRA Celebrates Proven Successes

What if having a cavity didn’t mean getting a filling? Or, better yet, what if you could do more to prevent cavities than just brushing and flossing? Those are the driving questions behind CAMBRA (Caries Management By Risk Assessment), which is 21 years young this year. CAMBRA is an approach to dentistry that ...

By Harriman Family Dental|February 27th, 2019|Hygiene, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry|