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A Cavity Epidemic... are you at risk?
There are more factors than brushing and flossing to consider when determining our risk for cavities. We know decay is actually a bacterial infection which progresses only if conditions in the mouth are just right. If we reduce the acidity in our mouth, we can decrease decay by providing an environment which allows the healthy bacteria to flourish.

Thanks to the Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) approach, we can now evaluate your individual risk factors for dental cavities, make preventive recommendations, and create more predictable results for the dentistry you have done. Screening is quick and easy… by swabbing your teeth we can tell whether the predominant bacteria in your mouth are the acid-producing types that cause tooth decay.

Think of it this way: finding a cavity in your mouth is like finding a nail already in your tire. The damage is done and repairs are needed. But what if you were able to evaluate the quantity of nails in your driveway and sweep those nails away before driving your car? You would lower your risk of puncturing your tire thereby reducing the cost of repairs. Cavity risk assessment works the same way. It allows us to assess your risk for cavities, enables us to make preventive recommendations that best suit your needs, and can help reduce the cost of dental treatment.

Talk to us today. Let us help you determine your risk and customize a prevention plan that works for you.

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Did You Know?
- Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection in your mouth.
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- The bacterial infection which causes cavities (tooth decay) is contagious and can be passed on to others through the exchange of saliva.
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- Mothers generally pass this bacterial infection on to their children.
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- Filling the cavities does nothing to treat this infection.
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- Things like diet, oral hygiene, medications, and general health can promote this bacteria in your mouth.
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