If you have a toddler who has not been to a dentist, we urge you to consider making an appointment today by calling Dr. Wayne C. Harper at 352-867-7181. The best time to start dental check-ups for young children is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a […]
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Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: General Dentistry
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Gainesville pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth […]
Children’s Cavities Are Not ‘Just A Part Of Growing Up’
Categories: General Dentistry
Today’s dental blog focuses on a preventative treatment often used to help impede the development of cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them […]
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Ocala Dental Patients?
Categories: Oral Health
Hello, welcome to the Dr. Wayne Harper – New Directions In Dentistry blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Ocala dentistry patients. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older Ocala adults; however, […]