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Why you should be concerned about tooth loss:
Saliva production is imperative for your oral health. It keeps your mouth moist, it’s necessary for cleansing and food digestion, and it prevents infections by keeping bacteria and fungi in your mouth under control. But when your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, dry mouth concerns become an issue. Make note of the following causes, symptoms,… Read More
Are You Flossing Daily?
Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. Dr. Sanon recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. This is important because plaque that is not removed by brushing and flossing can eventually harden into calculus… Read More
Tooth Sensitivity │Tips From Your Dentist
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity: Tooth sensitivity is no walk in the park, and, worse, it can affect just one tooth or more. With these sensitivities, you might feel a sharp pain that comes on suddenly, even shooting into your nerve endings. This might happen when you take a drink of a cold beverage, take a bite… Read More
What’s Living In Your Mouth…and What’s It Doing To Your Heart?
What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seems like a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok to skip it tonight as… Read More
5 Tips for a Healthy Heart!
February is American Heart month! Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Research has found a surprising number of links between your oral health and the condition of your heart. People who develop gum disease (either gingivitis, a milder form that results in inflammation and infection of the gums, or… Read More
Our FREE Gift to You!
We love seeing your beautiful smiles every day and sharing a laugh while catching up on the latest news. Because we appreciate your continued loyalty to our office and team, we love it when we have the opportunity to reward that loyalty. We’ve Got What You Need As partners in your dental health, we want… Read More
Dental Benefits: Use Them Or Loose Them!
Don’t Throw Your Money Away – Use Your 2015 Dental Benefits Before You Lose Them! We know the world of dental insurance benefits, deductibles, co-pays, etc. can be difficult to navigate. That’s why the team here at The Smile Center of Rochester is always ready to answer questions to help you understand your options. It’s… Read More
Welcome Hygienist Janet | Penfield Dental Office | Dr. Sanon
The Smile Center of Rochester is pleased to welcome back dental hygienist, Janet, to our professional dental team! Janet has been a dental hygienist for 15 years and was a member of our team in 2006. She has a passion for patient care and strives to make each patient feel comfortable and relaxed. Outside of… Read More
The Right Type of Floss | Penfield Dentist | Dr. Sanon
Ask Penfield Dentist, Dr. Sanon: “What Type of Floss Should I Use?” When you walk down the oral care aisle at your local drugstore, you might be completely overwhelmed by the dizzying array of floss options! Unwaxed, waxed, tape, flavored, unflavored, picks…how do you choose the right floss for you? Is one type better or… Read More
Tender, Swollen, Bleeding Gums? What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late!
As children, missing a few teeth was considered cute. The prospect of money under your pillow from the tooth fairy even made losing a tooth exciting. It’s safe to say, as an adult, losing teeth is not something anyone looks forward to. If you knew you were putting yourself at risk of a toothless smile… Read More