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Written by Vu Le, DDS
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Saw a patient today with excellent home care. Here's someone who knows how to brush and floss. 
Notice how the gums wrap tightly to the teeth like spandex. Note the bright coral pink color. (people of darker skin may have harmless patches of pigmentation in covering some of the pink areas) They are not red and puffy from gingivitis, and they do not bleed when prodded with dental probes or floss. This is what your gums can look like if you take great care of them with daily flossing and brushing. It doesn't matter if you're 9 or 99, it can look like this. What makes this case even more remarkable, however, is that this is not some 21 year old Swedish model's teeth. They belong to a very smart 14 year old high school freshman: 
Braces make it really, really hard to clean your teeth. Most weaker minded teenagers just don't bother. The result is them a bloody, swollen red mess full of tartar, plaque and germs. My own two front teeth have permanent white scars (train tracks) from not taking care of my teeth during braces. Oh, to be a teenager again, but perhaps a smarter one. Kudos to JS for having some seriously good hygiene habits at a very young age. This guy is going to go far. It's never too late to start, either. |
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Written by Vu Le, DDS
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A legal analysis of the healthcare reform bill has found language that imposes a tax on medical appliances that likely applies to dental appliances as well. These could include crowns, implants, brides, dentures, orthodontic brackets, retainers, nightguards and more. 
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Written by Vu Le, DDS
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We have found an alarming rise in the use of dihydrogen monoxide in dental offices in the Orange County area. This tasteless, odorless solvent, commonly used by the military, runs through the coolant plumbing most nuclear reactors. If ingested rapidly, it can lead to hypoxia and death. At sufficiently high temperatures, it can cause severe burns all the way through the skin. Our undercover investigation has shown that dentists are using it to prepare teeth for fillings and crowns, usually with no warning to their patients. Please report the abuse of dihydrogen monoxide to this number: 1-877-APRIL-FOOLS. (dihydrogen monoxide is H2O, more commonly known as WATER) |
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Written by Vu Le, DDS
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We've noticed over the years that almost everyone with healthy gums had a power toothbrush. While it's no substitute for flossing, anything that gives you better results with less effort is worth it. Our office is now carrying the Sonicare Elite and Xtreme power toothbrush models. |
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The very best way to pick a new dentist is word of mouth from friends, family and neighbors. Here's the very latest reviews from our actual patients:
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