Category: Dental Technology

  • Can Gum Disease Be Treated with Lasers? LANAP® Says Yes!

    Can Gum Disease Be Treated with Lasers? LANAP® Says Yes!

    Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease was first described in 1890? It wasn’t until 1941 that Periodontics was recognized as a dental specialty, which is a large gap in time—kind of like the gap between your gums and your teeth that can be created by gum disease, the leading cause of adult tooth loss!  We…

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  • The Discovery of X-Rays

    The Discovery of X-Rays

    Forever Smiles can diagnose and screen for a host of maladies thanks to sophisticated imaging technology. X-rays are now so frequently used and so effective that most of us take their capabilities for granted—but it was not so long ago a tumor or damaged bone couldn’t be found without the patient actually being cut open!…

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  • This Tool Can Help Your Child Floss Like a Boss!

    This Tool Can Help Your Child Floss Like a Boss!

    Hey Glencoe parents, how diligent are you about flossing once a day? Unless you’re an avid flosser, you probably hate this question. However, we don’t ask to shame you, so keep that in mind when we ask how much you help your young one floss. We know it’s not particularly easy to get string in…

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