Most municipal sources of water in America are treated to some degree with a small amount of fluoride. This light yet frequent exposure helps people in urban and suburban areas to maintain strong, tooth enamel and prevent cavities. People living in rural areas or people who only have access to well water don’t receive these fluoridated benefits. There are a... read more »

Dental restorations have an act for being strong and reliable. They have to be if they have to endure all that chewing, right? However, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be taken care of. In fact, there are things you should do on a regular basis to keep your dental restoration in tip-top shape. Today, our Lawrence Zabner, DMD... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made up of microscopic mineral crystals that give it the durability to bite, chew and grind hard foods. Unfortunately, it is possible for the acidic foods and beverages you enjoy and the natural bacteria in your mouth to degrade these mineral crystals over time, which creates microscopic areas that harbor tooth decay. In time, it can... read more »

Fluoride is a very important mineral that strengthens your smile every day, but in order to keep your smile healthy and cavity free, you need to make sure you have the proper fluoride intake as the minutes pass by! Each day, minerals are taken from and added to your smile. This process is called demineralization and remineralization. However, there are... read more »