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Thursday, November 08, 2007
Are You Flossing Correctly?
By Administrator Account @ 12:43 PM :: 368 Views :: Periodontal Health, Dental Health, General Dentistry
Are You Flossing Correctly?
By Nancy Graham, RDH @ Gentle Family Dentistry

Flossing is an essential part of oral hygiene. It removes plaque and food between teeth where a toothbrush alone cannot reach. Plaque is a sticky white film that collects on your teeth. It contains harmful bacteria that are a major cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease. It is recommended that flossing be performed once each day.

 
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Monday, September 10, 2007
No Interest Payment Plans at GFD
By Administrator Account @ 1:27 PM :: 318 Views :: Dental Health, General Dentistry

We Offer No Interest Payment Plans at GFD
By Krista M. Ritt, Receptionist at Gentle Family Dentistry

Here at Gentle Family Dentistry we are now proud to offer ‘Care Credit’ to our patients. Your beautiful smiles are important to us, and with Care Credit available, you will now be able to finance necessary dental treatment (including cosmetic dentistry) through this convenient payment option.

What is Care Credit?

Care Credit is......

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
How to Break Children's Bad Dental Habits
By Administrator Account @ 1:12 PM :: 375 Views :: Pediatric Dentistry

How to Break Children's Bad Dental Habits
by Julie Wichgers , CDA at Gentle Family Dentistry

While it is important to maintain good oral habits in children, it is equally important to understand and break the bad habits. Going to bed with a bottle, thumb/finger sucking, and swallowing toothpaste are all examples of bad dental habits for children......

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Your New Patient Experience at Gentle Family Dentistry
By Administrator Account @ 12:32 PM :: 246 Views :: General Dentistry

Your New Patient Experience at Gentle Family Dentistry
by Lori Richardson, Office Manager at Gentle Family Dentistry

Many new patients visiting Gentle Family Dentistry (GFD) find the experience unlike any dental appointment they've ever had. From your initial phone call, to the time you finish at the front desk, the staff at GFD strive to make your visit as pleasant as possible.

When you call our office as a new patient......

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Updated Preventative Antibiotic Recommendations
By Administrator Account @ 12:28 PM :: 298 Views :: Dental Health, General Dentistry

Updated Preventative Antibiotic Recommendations
by Sheri Prohaska, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

The American Heart Association recently updated their guidelines for pre-medication requirements prior to a dental visit. A preventive medication is a high dose of a doctor recommended antibiotic taken one hour prior to a dental cleaning, filling or extraction appointment.  Previously, pre-medication was thought to be the best way to prevent Infective Endocarditis. Research has now shown that........

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Monday, July 09, 2007
Sterilization: Keeping you safe at GFD
By Administrator Account @ 10:00 AM :: 277 Views :: General Dentistry

Sterilization: Keeping you safe at GFD
By Rachel Haining, Process Coordinator at Gentle Family Dentistry

At Gentle Family Dentistry, every effort is made to maintain the highest quality of patient treatment and care. The same is true of our infection control procedures.

Cleanliness is a high priority at Gentle Family Dentistry. Because cross-contamination is a factor in dental offices, the entire staff all play an important role in keeping our office as.....

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Monday, July 09, 2007
Preventing Cavities with Dental Sealants
By Administrator Account @ 9:43 AM :: 443 Views :: Pediatric Dentistry

Preventing Cavities with Dental Sealants
By Michele Beres, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

Preventing cavities in children's teeth can be as easy as a dental visit away.

Since the widespread introduction of fluoride into the public drinking water in the 1970's, dental caries in children's teeth are most likely to occur.....

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Monday, July 09, 2007
A Defense in the Battle with Dry Mouth
By Administrator Account @ 9:23 AM :: 267 Views :: Dental Health

A Defense in the Battle with Dry Mouth
By Melinda Winter, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

Dry mouth can be a problem for many patients. The good news is that there are products available that can help. Biotene® products can soothe, lubricate, kill germs and....

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