Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthDental ImplantsDr. Derek FineYour Dentist
August 2, 2016

Mini implants help keep dentures stable

Dental implants are one of the most advanced and satisfying dental procedures we perform here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry. The sheer joy implants bring to patients when they first see their restored smile and perfect teeth makes all the hard work worthwhile. Dental implants aren’t just for replacing a whole tooth or multiple teeth. They have other uses too, such…
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July 26, 2016

How vitamins can help enhance your immune system

The human immune system has been honed over thousands of years of evolution. It is a well-tuned self-defense mechanism that protects us from disease and infection. Bacteria are everywhere and some of it isn’t good for us which is why it is important to help our body’s natural defenses wherever we can. A healthy immune system is an essential part…
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July 7, 2016

The amazing antibacterial effects of ozone

Here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we embrace any product, procedure or treatment that promotes the natural. That can include the natural healing abilities of the body, the healing properties of plants and of the elements. It is this latter that led us to ozone. Used widely in medicine, this wholly natural gas has some pretty far-reaching benefits in dentistry. Ozone…
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June 22, 2016

Is ozone safe for dental use?

Ozone is a natural element found in the earth’s atmosphere. It is organic, has antibacterial properties and is made up of oxygen. So it is perfectly safe for controlled use by trained medical experts. We use it here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry and have never had any ill effects or any negative comments about its use. Here are some quick…
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June 13, 2016

Benefits of ozone therapy in dentistry

Regular readers of the Aesthetic Family Dentistry blog will know by now that we extoll the virtues of ozone therapy in dentistry. As holistic dentists, we like any treatment or procedure that lets nature take its course and uses the least possible medication and invasion to achieve its goal. Ozone therapy is one such treatment. Medical grade ozone is created…
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May 12, 2016

Ozone treatment for gum disease

Ozone treatment for gum disease is one of the least invasive treatments for gum (periodontal) disease currently available. It is also fast and can be long lasting too. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 85% of adults will suffer from some form of gum disease in their lifetime. That’s quite a statistic. Given that gum disease is avoidable and easily…
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April 29, 2016

Why do dental implants fail?

Dental implants are used as a permanent replacement for a missing tooth or multiple teeth. In the vast majority of cases, over 95 percent in fact, it is successful over the long term. Our success rate is a little higher than that, so we consider dental implants to be a very viable procedure for replacing teeth. However, as with any…
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