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Smiles for Health

 

Because good dental health benefits more than just a great smile!

This 12-part video series provides information, tips and techniques to help improve your and your family's oral health care.


Oral Health: Overall Health Often, signs of certain diseases will appear in the mouth before they appear elsewhere, which means that a dental checkup could detect more than a cavity.   >>view script
Steven Grater, DMD

Don't Sweat the Technique: Proper Steps To Brushing It's not enough to simply brush your teeth twice a day - you need to do it correctly!   >>view script
Donna Traaen, Dental Hygienist

Dental Emergencies: Know What To Do Losing a filling or getting a tooth knocked out can be a painful and scary experience. Learn to stay calm and exactly what to do in common dental emergencies.   >>view script
Richard Klich, DMD

Healthy In = Health Out: Making Smart Food Choices
Learn what specific food choices affect the health of your teeth and mouth.   >>view script
Julianne Battistelli, Registered Dietitian

Dental Phobia: It's All In Your Head
People who suffer from dental anxiety often fail to visit the dentist for checkups. This will give you tips on how to cope with dental phobia.   >>view script
Steven Grater, DMD

411 on Fluoride: Preventing Tooth Decay
Find out why fluoride is important for good dental health and the various ways to incorporate this naturally occurring element into your smile.    >>view script
Thomas Gamba, DDS

Fillings: Myths And Misconceptions
You have choices when it comes to the material put in your tooth to fill a cavity. We'll talk about the two most common filling options and discuss the controversy surrounding mercury in dental amalgam.   >>view script
Thomas Gamba, DDS

Gum Care: Healthy Gums, Healthy Teeth
Without healthy gums, we can't have healthy teeth. Time to recognize the symptoms of gum disease and make sure you are taking the right steps to prevent it.   >>view script
Daniel Fishel, DMD

Need a Mint? Say NO To Bad Breath
Avoid the stigma of “heinous halitosis” by learning what causes bad breath and what you can do about it.   >>view script
Donna Traaen, Dental Hygienist

Prenatal Dental Care: Expecting Moms Need To Know
Dental care is important to both the mother and growing baby. What expecting mothers need to know to ensure their baby will have a healthy smile.   >>view script
Keric Hockenberry, DDS

Cosmetic Dentistry: Achieve Perfection
From over-the-counter whitening treatments to re-shaping your mouth with veneers....Learn about the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures.   >>view script
Stephen Rydesky Jr.,DMD

Young Smiles: Teach Kids Early
We'll talk about when a child should first brush and floss their teeth and things parents can do to instill good dental habits at an early age.    >>view script
Heather Lentz, Dental Hygienist