by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
18. May 2012 10:31
Do you see pink in the sink when you brush your teeth? That pink means your gums are bleeding and could be a symptom of gum problems such as gingivitis or plaque buildup at the gumline. Be sure to use a soft bristled brush as some brushes may have bristles that are too abrasive for your ...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
1. May 2012 08:40
Taking care of baby teeth starts early…even before the baby teeth arrive. Parents should aim to wipe baby’s gums with a damp washcloth once or twice a day so that kids become accustomed to having something in their mouths to clean it. Once the baby teeth poke through ...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
18. April 2012 08:28
Just a reminder as baseball season kicks off to make sure your athletes are wearing some type of mouthguard, either custom made or over the counter. People who play baseball, softball, kickball, soccer or almost any sport regularly should consider an inexpensive, “store-bought&rdqu...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
4. March 2012 21:11
Diagnosis and prevention of cavities has now taken a leap forward based on scientific research. The Cari-Free system allows for evaluation a patient's risk of cavities, based on several criteria. The system also uses a saliva test to evaluate the current condition in the mouth and helps to document ...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
21. November 2011 06:00
There are a number of sleep apnea appliances that can be made to help patients overcome the difficulty of obstructive sleep apnea. There is no one appliance that will work for everyone. Each appliance has advantages and disadvantages and needs to be tailored to fit the needs of the individual patien...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
12. November 2011 20:01
Do you suffer from osteoporosis? Are you taking medications to treat the disease, often in the class of drugs call Bisphosphonates If you are taking these drugs, it is very important that you tell your dentist. Patients that take this class of drugs are at risk if dental surgery is done, teeth are r...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
3. November 2011 20:47
When a tooth is removed the bone around the tooth collapses along with the gum tissue. The reaming gum looks like it is caved in compared to the adjacent teeth. This can be prevented by placing a bone graft in the tooth socket ("hole") where the tooth was. The procedure is very simple for the patien...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
17. October 2011 06:00
What should a patient do if they break a crown or porcelain veneer? Often, these type of accidents occur after regular office hours of your dentist. The first thing that should be done is to make sure there are no other injuries, no pain and no bleeding. Control any other more pressing issues ...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
11. October 2011 05:00
Many teenage children have discolorations in their front teeth and are embarrassed to smile. This can lead to a lifetime of self esteem issues for these kids. Today, a combination of tooth whitening, enamel re-mineralization products and enamel surface sealants can take a yellow, discolored tooth an...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
21. September 2011 06:30
Do those new crowns in your mouth look fake? Natural teeth have a variety of colors within the tooth. Often crowns (caps) do not have a variety of colors in them. Metal crowns tend to be opaque and do not match the adjacent teeth if there is not enough thickness of porcelain over the metal. The...
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