Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 20, 2019

This month I received an exciting phone call! Michelle Braerman, American Dental Hygiene Association President, called me personally to announce I’d won a very prestigious award. The Hu-Friedy/ADHA Master Clinician Award. Honors a clinical hygienist who shows outstanding expertise in relating the interdependence of clinical practice and patient education for the improvement of patient compliance.

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Hardin Dental

MAY 22, 2019

Your tonsils are a part of your body’s immune and lymphatic system, fighting infection and helping to keep you healthy. They are designed to catch bacteria before entering the body and causing infections. Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are hard masses which can form inside the small folds of the tonsils. What are Tonsil Stones? While usually harmless, tonsil stones are created when the tonsils trap bacteria and other toxins which can cause illness.

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Batchelor-Dentistry

MAY 20, 2019

According to a recent study, about 60% of people in Virginia have some form of dental insurance. However, dental insurance is often confusing and complex. In this article, we’ll try to clear up some of the common misconceptions about dental insurance. We’ll also help you understand how to get the dental care you need — whether you have dental insurance or not.

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ADK Perio

MAY 22, 2019

One question we often hear about dental implants in Plattsburgh is how long the restoration typically lasts. The answer is that implants can last from 20 years to a lifetime with reasonable care. This includes brushing and flossing both the implants and remaining natural teeth, avoiding tobacco and illicit drugs, consuming alcohol only in moderation, and eating a nutritious diet.

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