It might seem counterintuitive to say that dental plaque can actually play a role in protecting your oral and overall health. After all, your dentist in Fox Chapel is always telling you to brush and floss in order to get rid of plaque — and that is completely sound advice. But did you know that by sampling the plaque and bacteria in your mouth, your dentist can gain profound insight into your present and perhaps even your future oral health? Let’s discuss how the phase contrast microscope makes this possible.
(more…)How Your Dentist in Fox Chapel Uses Plaque to Protect You
March 18, 2019
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A Dentist Explains the Dangers of Airway and Palatal Constriction
March 11, 2019
Your orofacial structural, including the teeth, jaw, airway, and more, form a complex network. Each part of that network should contribute to proper breathing, speaking, and chewing. However, if any of your orofacial structures develop improperly or become malformed for other reasons, you could face serious oral and overall health problems. A dentist in Fox Chapel is here to discuss the dangers of airway and palatal constriction and the treatment that may be able to help you.
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