Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation

May 24th, 2023

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our New Smyrna Beach, FL office for checkups and necessary dental work. And that dental work might require an X-ray. Should the amount of radiation in an X-ray concern us? First, it is helpful to…
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?

May 17th, 2023

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it effectively if you are aggressive. Otherwise, it could develop into more advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, and you could lose one or more teeth. Watch…
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Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion

May 10th, 2023

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s why we sip red wine through a straw, rinse with water after a slice of blueberry pie, and cut back on the coffee and tea…
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Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?

May 10th, 2023

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should you do next? First try to assess the damage by determining whether it’s a chip or a whole tooth. As Dr. Kilman will tell you,…
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