Category: Dental Hygiene

28 Jul
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Duties of a Dental Assistant

Dental assistant have a variety of duties. They assist the dentist by peparing the patients for treatment, sterilizing instruments, passing instruments during procedures, taking x-rays, and take dental impressions. Dental assisants also help with record keeping and general office work. Dental assistants go through a state accredited assisting program to become registered. After completing the […]

05 May
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Tips for Healthy Teeth

Nutritious tips for healthy teeth: Drink plenty of water. Eat a variety of healthy food from the 5 major food groups. Limit snacks and drinks high in sugar. Cut down on snacking between meals. Eat fiber rich raw food, which massage the gum and clean the teeth. After eating citrus fruits or juices, rinse your […]

03 Jan
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Advantages to Digital X-rays

An important advantage to digital radiography is that is uses 90% less radiation than film x-rays. Digital x-rays also produce a higher quality image that can be enlarged or magnified for a better visual of an area. With screens in front of every patient chair, patients are able to view their own x-rays and be […]

03 Nov
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Regular Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning

What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease starts with the formation of plaque around the teeth. Plaque is the film on your teeth caused by food and bacteria in your mouth. Plaque left on your teeth for long periods of time becomes hard and turns into tartar. The bacteria causes inflammation of the gum that become […]

The Anxious Patient

Our mission at Foust Family Dental Care is to provide comfortable treatments in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere so that all patients feel relaxed and welcome in our office. It’s normal for those who have had a negative past experience at a dental office is more likely to feel anxious about future apptointments. Unfortunately, avoiding regular […]

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