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Which whitening is right for you?
January 29th, 2014
Many of our patients at Dr. Paul Scott have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put the sparkle back in your smile! Over-the-counter products – You’ve probably seen over-the-counter whiteners such as whitening strips on store shelves. While whitening strips […]
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
January 22nd, 2014
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a […]
My gums are shrinking!
January 15th, 2014
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Let’s look at some of the causes and what you can do about it. During your exam at Dr. Paul Scott, we will take measurements […]
Diabetes and Dental Care
January 8th, 2014
When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Scott and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or type 1, […]
