May 2010

Can flossing prolong our lives?

Submitted by is team on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 09:54

Let's face it, flossing is a nuisance to most of the population, but the research is proving more and more that the daily task can prolong our lives.  The bacteria which hides in between our teeth and below our gums is being linked to cardiovascular disease, low birth weight babies, diabetes, and many other scary conditions.

New Planmeca ProMax 3D X Ray

Submitted by is team on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:37

In modern dentistry , the need for more advanced imaging techniques is constantly growing.  Dr. Lori Kemmet and her team are happy to announce the acquisition of the Planmeca ProMax digital x-ray unit.  This is the most advanced hybrid 2D/3D unit which provides us accurate visualisation of anatomy.

Oral Sex May Increase Your Risk Of Oral Cancer!

Submitted by is team on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 09:23

I was recently informed of this information via the radio on my drive home. Although the BBC thinks the link to be true but not very alarming, ABC has a completely different take. “Today more than 34,000 people have oral cancer and 39 percent of those cases are related to HPV.”

Since this is a sexually transmitted disease, any oral sex can spread the HPV to the mouth, where it disrupts healthy cells and causes them to be unable to repair themselves and unable to duplicate properly.

Getting a Second Dental Opinion

Submitted by is team on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 10:51
Many of our first time guests coming in for a complimentary consultation are coming to see us for a second opinion about proposed dentistry. The reasons are vast and vary from something not feeling quite right to curiosity of Dr. Lori Kemmet and what we can accomplish here at Incredible Smiles.  
           
            Are you confused on how to proceed with dental care?