Batchelor-Dentistry

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

At Batchelor Dentistry, your family’s health is our primary concern — but this focus on your health goes beyond your teeth! We want our patients to understand that, just like your dental hygiene habits make a difference in your whole body health, your overall lifestyle affects the health of your smile, too. It’s a 2-way street! Here in Harrisonburg, there are so many wonderful resources to help families promote healthy habits.

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Brookside Dental

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is a very common illness among adults. You may wonder, “What is it? What are its causes? And is it preventable?”. When plaque isn’t removed by brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits, it can become a problem. Bacteria in plaque produce toxins that can infect gum tissue, causing redness, irritation, and bleeding.

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Central Ohio Periodontics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a topical solution that contains fluoride and silver that has been mainly used for caries treatment in younger children in other countries. The US Food and Drug Administration approved its use in 2016 as a dentin desensitizing agent. However, practitioners have used SDF as an off-label treatment for caries. A recent systematic review* showed that an annual application of 38% SDF to root surfaces of older adults decreased the incidence and progression of carious

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