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New Dental Report

It was reported recently in the dental literature that 92% of discolored pits and fissures on molars are decayed and that 90% of old sealants fail. We have laser technology in our dental office(Diagnodent) that allows us to detect this decay at an early stage. The Diagnodent is a low-level diode wavelength laser that flouresces [...]

Posted on 04/20/2009 12:40:08

Office Update

Dr. Fox’s Son, Erik Fox, was recently accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry. Erik will graduate in June of 2013 and will join the dental practice of Lawrence T. Fox DDS in Burke ,Virginia at that time. Erik has special interest in Laser Dentistry and in Oral Surgery.

Posted on 04/16/2009 13:22:59

For our patients considering implants

Our office wishes to provide you with the following information to aid in your decision regarding your proposed implant treatment. Many patients are not aware of the consequences of losing their teeth or the effects which long term denture or partial denture wearing have on the jaws and bone. When teeth are lost the surrounding [...]

Posted on 11/11/2008 18:42:52

ORAL CANCER DETECTION

A NEW PARADIGM FOR ORAL CANCER DETECTION A New Website Teaches People How To Do An Oral Cancer Self Examination We have joined a new groundbreaking website, www.oralcancerselfexam.com which is dedicated to fighting oral cancer and reducing the mortality rate associated with it. This website shows people how to do a self examination for oral cancer so [...]

Posted on 10/27/2008 12:37:22

How do teeth get decay under fillings?

One of our patients recently asked this question. The most common occurrence is when an old silver amalgam filling begins to corrode. All amalgams eventually break down since they are a metal filling in a wet environment. They break down by separating away from the tooth at the junction of the enamel and the metal. [...]

Posted on 04/24/2008 12:56:05

Can the laser cut through silver mercury fillings?

We were recently asked this question by a new patient in Burke, Virginia. Can the laser cut through silver mercury fillings? The answer is no. Lasers are not yet developed to cut through metal. We still have to remove them with the traditional dental handpiece. Lasers work great on new cavities, especially those on the biting surface [...]

Posted on 04/24/2008 12:55:48

Why does this happen?

I want to make our patients aware of an occasional problem we see in teeth with large, old silver fillings. When the fillings start to corrode and leak, it’s time to put a crown on them. Sometimes, at a later date, the [...]

Posted on 03/12/2008 13:33:51

Premedication

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SIMPLIFIES PROPHYLACTIC USE WITH NEW GUIDELINES On April 19, 2007, the American Heart Association (AMA) updated its online guidelines regarding infectious endocarditis related [...]

Posted on 02/28/2008 15:39:17

Staff News

On November 7, 2007 our Financial coordinator gave birth to a beautiful 7 lb 6oz. baby girl! Jeny was truly missed by our patients and staff—it sure is nice to have her back! Don’t be surprised if Jeny is showing off her precious little girl as you walk in to the office. [...]

Posted on 02/07/2008 12:59:14

End of year

 All too fast, summer is ending, school is back in session and the time between now and the end of the year seems to fly by.  Many of our patients have dental insurance, cafeteria plans or flex funds that expire at the end of the year.  We will be happy to do everything possible to help [...]

Posted on 09/19/2007 15:55:04