WHO Channel 13 here in Des Moines recently did a segment on dental decay. The basis of the story was that a patient had gone to a dentist and was told they needed 12 fillings. This person then obtained a second opinion and was told that no fillings were necessary. The segment was fairly well […]
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An end to cavities?
Researchers have been working on a chemical that could become our greatest weapon in the battle against decay. The chemical called “Keep 32” has been shown to eliminate the bacteria (S. Mutans) that causes dental decay. Researchers hope this could be incorporated into dental care products, and even to food and drinks to help battle […]
Prevent Cavities With Sealants
At Douglas Dental our focus is prevention based dentistry. One great preventive service that is offered is Dental Sealants (sealants). Sealants are a resin based material that is used to seal decay out of the grooves and pits of teeth. They are generally used on the back teeth (molars and premolars). Sealants prevent decay by […]