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To start this discussion it is helpful to understand the parts of a tooth. Teeth are unique in the body as they have a mineralized outer structure and a living center. The very outside layer on the crown of your tooth is enamel – this is the hardest substance in your body. Enamel seals and…

Dental implants have a variety of use. The most common is to replace a single tooth which I will discuss here. An implant replaces the root portion of a tooth and is placed into the bone. An abutment is screwed into the implant and a crown is cemented on top. When I meet a new…

As a new parent, it’s not uncommon to have a lot of questions about your child’s first visit to the dentist. At what age should you schedule? What will happen at the first visit? How can you alleviate any fears your child may have? Here, we’ll take a look at the answers to these questions.…

I am proud to introduce my guest blogger Erin Hicks (one of my amazing hygienists ).   She has decided to discuss this topic from a very personal perspective – please read and pass along to others. Dr. DeMasi Hey there! I wanted to write a blog about an important issue that can be difficult to…

Insurance News   Over the last few years it has been increasingly difficult to obtain information from patient’s insurance companies. Traditionally our office will contact your insurance company to find out about your specific plan.   Every company has numerous plans that have a great variety in maximum benefits, deductibles, and the percentages of procedures they…

http://www.katu.com/news/problemsolver/Could-whitening-toothpastes-give-you-mouth-pain-260061001.html?embed KATU Problem Solvers I was recently interviewed on KATU channel 2. I was a part of an investigative report that began with one women’s story. She had been using Crest3D Whitening Toothpaste which caused a burning sensation with her first use. She continued with the product and the reaction was so bad she went…

Hey all! I wanted to talk about something today that we feel really passionate about at Healthy Smiles, educating our patients on oral cancer. It can sound really scary, but the good news is that with early detection treatment is much easier. We want to spread the word that coming to our office for your…

Well, I’ve already seen it: as the days have gotten shorter (and rainier) this last week, the chorus of sneezes and coughs have begun.  As we head into cold and flu season, remember that there are simple ways to beat it! The use of salt water rinses for the mouth and nose is probably the…

August is National Back to School Month Let’s make this year healthier!  If you haven’t heard of xyltiol products then read on…. Xyiltol is a sugar produced in many natural food sources in small amounts like fruit, berries and corncobs.  Our bodies are able to metabolize this sugar.  Fortunately, the bacteria that cause dental cavities…

Hello again!  I wanted to take this moment to speak about a new service at our office that I am truly excited to have, called Nucalm.  This is a revolutionary new relaxation therapy that we have had in our office now for the past six months.  As you may expect, as a dentist, we see…