For those people that have written about the lack of evidence that flossing is beneficial to a person’s dental health I have two things to say: 1. “Slow news day? When you explain the results of this study to me, please speak in another direction so I don’t have to smell your breath.” 2. Life […]
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It is only recently that the link between dry mouth, caused by medications, including anti-depressants, and tooth decay / gum disease has been more widely known by the general public. However, people that have experience depression have known for a long time that it can take away the enthusiasm for many things in daily life.
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Be assured that every time Dr Amble inspects the soft tissues of the mouth , [ tongue and inside cheeks] he is carefully checking for a variety of possible oral lesions. Some of these variations from normal may simply be ” frictional keratosis” which is cheek or lip biting habits . More significant might be
There is a relationship between regular dental visits and keeping your teeth into your elderly years. The following graph shows the relationship, by state, between the percentage of seniors with no natural teeth and the percentage of residents who have visited the dentist in the past year.
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When should you have x-rays of your teeth? At Grand Avenue Dental Dr. Amble has developed an x-ray protocol and interval that is influenced by the needs of individual patients. The interval is ultimately determined by each patient’s dental history, avoiding excessive x-rays while recommending them as needed to provide knowledgeable diagnosis of caries and
What is the difference between a prophy (D1110) and a perio-maintenance (D4910) appointment? A prophy or “regular cleaning” appointment is intended for patients with healthy gum tissues. During this appointment we remove stain, soft plaque and hardened plaque (aka tarter or calculus) from the crown of the tooth or above the gumline. This cleaning is
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Proud member of True North Study Club, part of the Seattle Study Club Dr. Paul Amble is a member of the True North Study Club, an affiliate of Seattle Study Club. What does that mean to you, the patient? It means that your dental professional has made a commitment to lifelong learning to provide you
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Valentine’s Day 2014 is around the corner. What’s on your mind? If it’s dinner and a date, have you “brushed up” on what the Key to getting a date is? Check it out.
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I read a great article in the January 2014 issue of AGD Impact called “Damaging Diets, How Weight Loss Fads and Popular Health Drinks Can Hurt Teeth” written by Claire Altschuler. The magazine was kind enough to send me a PDF of the file for use via our website –> Jan14_DamagingDiets from Impact AGD If any
How diet and drink fads can damage your oral health. Read More »
Are you looking for a good residence home for an elderly relative or friend? The staffing levels, their training and the commitment they have to their residents are keys to high quality care. One relatively good indicator of the overall quality of care given to nursing home residents is their oral hygiene. Without good oral
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