The use of fluoride in preventing tooth decay has sparked numerous opinions on both sides of the equation. I wanted to use this post to explain my approach to fluoride, and where I stand on what is a rather contentious issue. First, let’s review the usage of fluoride, a subject we touched on in a […]
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Have you heard of the Golden Rule of Dentistry? It’s what helps Lakeshore Family Dentistry put your mind at ease. In this interview with Dr. Abbey LaManna, we find out about the Golden Rule, what makes her happiest as a dentist, and a rather peculiar habit she’s picked up while working with patients. Dr. Abbey’s
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An amazing amount of oral development occurs in a child as they’re growing up – and it even begins before they’re born. To help parents understand what to expect (including what to watch out for), this post describes the stages of dental development from baby teeth through eighteen years of age. As a family dentist,
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Every year, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month in the month of February. It’s the perfect time to answer the top 13 questions parents ask me about their children’s dental health. Before I get to the questions, I’d like to remind you of the overall purpose of National Children’s Dental Health
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You’re the decision-maker in your body, but if your teeth and gums had a say in the matter, we think they might do things a little different. That’s why we came up with the following New Year’s Resolutions for 2014, courtesy of your teeth and gums. Why are we giving a voice to these guys?
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At Lakeshore Family Dentistry, we use digital x-rays every day. The new digital version emits less radiation than ever before. But anytime you’re talking about x-rays and radiation, moms and dads (especially moms like me) get a little nervous. So let’s take a closer look at the issue. Digital x-rays rely on an electronic sensor
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Let me state, first and foremost, that I am a huge fan of teeth whitening. We perform it every day at Lakeshore Family Dentistry, and it yields many positive results. I can’t say enough about how it improves your smile, self-confidence, an overall demeanor. That being said, I need to hold up the warning flag:
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As a local family dentist, I have to admit this time of year scares me. King-sized candy bars, rock hard Tootsie Rolls and giant gumballs are collected in good fun by little ones on Halloween. But, this type of candy wreaks havoc on their teeth. I’d like to show you just how bad these treats
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This Halloween, Lakeshore Family Dentistry at 7155 N Port Washington Rd is encouraging young 2013 trick-or-treaters in the Glendale area to trade in their hard and sticky Halloween candy. It’s the hard, sticky and chewy candy that hurts teeth the most as it gets stuck into the pits and grooves of teeth. Examples of hard
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For many parents at work, panic sets in when a call from the school office includes the words “accident” and “your child’s tooth.” Knowing what steps to take in the first few hours after the incident – and what to do with the knocked out, or as dentists refer to as an avulsed tooth –
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