Why do I keep getting Cavities?

December 12, 2014
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Many patients are frustrated when they brush and floss daily, eat a low sugar, low acid diet, and yet still get cavities. In this post I’ll discuss the modern concept of bacterial susceptibility. To form a cavity, you must have 3 key things: Bacteria on your teeth...

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Common Decay-Causing Foods

September 6, 2014
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Hidden Culprits:  Foods you’ll be surprised cause tooth decay I wrote in an earlier post about how cavities form and how you can strengthen your teeth against them.  In this post, I’m going to dive into more detail regarding food and drink that are cause cavities. ...

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Dental Fast Facts

July 18, 2014
in Blog, Dental Cavities, Dental Implants
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48 hours: The time it takes for Plaque to solidify on teeth.  The next layer piles on top and the cycle continues until you see a visible buildup of hard brownish-black material.  This is why I recommend flossing a minimum of once every 2 days. 3%:...

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Prehistoric Teeth with Decay?

May 19, 2014
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I saw a link to this video in this Morning's Vancouver Sun Online: Early Evidence of tooth Decay? There's a problem here…that's not tooth decay!  The pictured teeth show nothing more than wear brought about by an abrasive diet, followed by dentin erosion (pitting) due to the...

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