Tooth decay affects over 90% of the American population before they reach the age of 60. Cavities are so common that the mention of them rarely produces an ominous feeling. However, the havoc that untreated cavities wreak on your oral health can irreversibly damage more than just one tooth. To help raise awareness of the
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Dental bonding is made of composite resin, a material used for several aspects of dentistry. With a material this versatile, Dr. Alex Denes and Dr. Claudia Denes use composite resin for anything from filling a cavity to closing smile gaps. Our Fresno cosmetic dentists will explain how dental bonding can restore teeth and improve your
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Besides good toothbrushes and dental floss, fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes, and certain sugar-free chewing gums, there aren’t many over-the-counter products that get the seal of approval from reputable dentists. Today, however, Fresno dentists Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes want to discuss the newest dental health booster out there: xylitol. What is Xylitol? As
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What Causes Cavities? Tooth decay is actually an infectious disease caused by a pesky bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. We aren’t born with the bacterium in our mouths; babies get infected with the microbes when their parents kiss them, share utensils, or use their own mouths to clean Baby’s pacifier. The bacterium hangs out in your
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