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How Can My Diet Affect My Oral Health?
Maintaining proper oral hygiene habits, including brushing your teeth and flossing daily, are essential to a healthy smile. But did you know that your diet choices affect your oral health too? We at Afton Dental encourage you to be mindful of your food and beverage choices. We’re happy to offer nutritional tips and recommendations to…
Read MoreWhat Are Dental Sealants and How Do They Help?
While brushing your teeth at least twice a day is one of the best ways to keep your oral health in tip-top shape, it’s not always easy to clean those tiny pits and fissures on the premolars and molars’ chewing surfaces, leaving them at risk of tooth decay. Afton Dental is pleased to offer dental…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Root Canal?
Root canal therapy continues to save millions of teeth worldwide each year. Despite its reputation and the fear it invokes, the relatively comfortable procedure is comparable to having a tooth filled. In fact, root canal therapy relieves tooth pain rather than causing it. With today’s modern technology and endodontic procedures, you have nothing to fear!…
Read MoreHow Does Zoom Whitening Work?
If you’re in search of a solution to unlock a smile several shades whiter, you’ve come to the right place. Afton Dental is proud to offer Phillips Zoom and KöR Whitening, two revolutionary solutions that deliver brighter teeth and whiter smiles with minimal sensitivity. You’ll love the dramatic results! How Does Teeth Whitening Work? Teeth…
Read MoreHow Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign continues to grow in popularity as a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. The world’s most advanced clear aligner system brought to you by Align technology will gently shift your teeth into alignment without interfering with your smile. Visit Afton Dental for a demonstration of what Invisalign can do for you! What Is Invisalign…
Read MoreCan You Have Too Much Fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in water, plants, soil, rocks, and even the air. Touted by the American Dental Association (ADA) as “nature’s cavity fighter,” fluoride is commonly used in dentistry to strengthen tooth enamel and make it more resistant to decay. The question is, can you have too much fluoride? What Are the…
Read MoreHow Oral Cancer Screenings Save Lives
Visiting Afton Dental for your twice-a-year dental exams and cleanings is a great way to keep tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease at bay. During your appointment, we will conduct an oral cancer screening to uncover any abnormalities early on for the best treatment outcomes. We are all about maintaining a lifetime of healthy smiles!…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are the last permanent teeth to come in, usually during the late teens or early twenties. Unfortunately, they don’t serve much of a purpose and often unleash utter chaos in the mouth. That’s why so many of our valued patients need to have them removed. At Afton…
Read MoreHow Safe Is Sedation Dentistry?
We, at Afton Dental, understand that some of our valued patients are anxious about getting the dental care they need. If you’re nervous about an upcoming dental appointment, please let us know. We’ll do everything we can to ensure your visit is a positive one. Our friendly staff, calm environment, gentle techniques, and sedation dentistry…
Read MoreWhat Is Laser Dentistry?
We, Afton Dental, are committed to utilizing groundbreaking technology and techniques to enhance our patients’ treatment experience, and one of the ways we do that is by providing laser dentistry services. You’ll enjoy quick, comfortable, and precise treatments with outstanding outcomes. Talk to one of our team members about laser dentistry and what it can…
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