November 2011

Before 2007 if you had decay, dentists and hygienists were limited in what they could offer to prevent tooth decay: improve your cleaning skills – Brush, Floss, Rinse, Fluoride, etc.

Landmark research, published in 2007 (Journal, CDA, October, November) marked a turning point in fighting tooth decay. No longer must we solely focus on one’s cleaning skills to predict effectiveness in battling caries. Today, in less than one minute, our office can perform a remarkably simple test that will determine caries risk by assessing the type of bacteria on your teeth. Since we know that specific bacteria cause tooth decay, if you have a high proportion of these bacteria, there is a higher risk of decay. Fortunately, we can change the “bad” bacteria and reduce caries risk.

Schedule an evaluation visit, or ask Dr. Nelson at your next appointment about how you can progress towards a healthier smile!

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