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Have you done your oral self-exam?

With oral cancer being such a deadly disease—nearly a third of the cases diagnosed each year result in death—early detection, when the patient has the best chance of being cured, becomes even more crucial. A self-exam for oral cancer involves checking all areas of the face and neck, as well as oral tissues inside the mouth. Using a hand [...]

Posted on 07/20/2009 23:39:30

Your teeth… and your baby’s teeth

Mothers-to-be have much to be concerned about. Often they’re busy decorating a nursery, maybe knitting booties or a baby blanket—generally making preparations for the precious bundle soon to arrive. Many pregnant women are doing all this while maintaining careers and perhaps caring for other small children. This may mean little time for an expectant mom to think about herself [...]

Posted on 06/05/2009 00:25:48

It’s not just what you eat…

…it’s how you eat! Brushing, flossing, and seeing us regularly are all excellent ways to help prevent dental decay, but without attention to diet, problems may still occur. Avoiding sugary foods isn’t the whole answer. How frequently you eat and when you choose to eat sweets can make a significant difference in how your diet affects your dental [...]

Posted on 04/24/2009 16:18:34

The Smart Money Is On Prevention

Saving money on your dental health can best be accomplished by taking steps to prevent costly dental work. The most important actions that can be taken to lower your dental costs are within your control. By following the suggestions outlined below, you might have a healthier mouth and effectively reduce your dental costs: • Observe [...]

Posted on 02/27/2009 17:26:48

A Deadly Combination

Older Americans struggle with a number of dental conditions. Dry mouth,  periodontal disease, and root cavities are among the common dental problems  affecting seniors. Oral and pharyngeal cancers, which kill more than 7,000  Americans each year, are diagnosed more often in seniors than other age groups.  Tobacco and alcohol use both contribute to the development of oral cancers.  Patients who [...]

Posted on 02/27/2009 17:24:23

Veneers can give you a smile all your own!

FREE consultation If your teeth are worn, stained, uneven, or unevenly spaced, porcelain or composite veneers could give you a beautiful, customized smile. Veneers are thin shells that fit right over and are bonded to the front teeth to provide you with a perfect smile. Veneers can make your teeth appear straight, even, and white. Whether made of composite material [...]

Posted on 12/28/2008 00:10:30

New System for Adult Orthodontics

We, at Silver Dental are very happy to announce that we’re now using an adult orthodontic system that offers several advantages over traditional braces. The Damon Bracket System provides several benefits, including: • Reduced need for tooth removal or jaw surgery prior to placing the braces. • Patients may see changes in their teeth in less than three months [...]

Posted on 12/19/2008 00:12:38

Remembering Dr. Marvin Silver

  It seems ironic that we at Silver Dental are so hi-tech. We use lasers, computerized anesthesia, digital x-rays, etc. and yet our beloved father, Marv,  didn’t know how to turn on a computer. He could barely use a VCR. He had to be trained over and over and over again on how to use a [...]

Posted on 12/14/2008 17:56:43