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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

In an early blog we talked about early detection is a must with any type of cancer, and with new innovative oral cancer screening equipment this can be done. On Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Dr. Oz will be discussing oral cancer screening and the VELscope, which is used at each professional cleaning visit at Tocci Dental. Early detection is a must as more people die from oral cancers than skin cancer. With each professional cleaning you have with us, we always keep a keen eye for telltale signs like lumps and discoloration, and for suspicious areas or roughness or of any change whatsoever. As always remember—as we do—the first step in prevention and successful treatment is awareness.

If you have any concerns or questions, be sure to speak with Dr. Tocci or your dental hygienist at your next visit. If you feel your need is urgent, feel free to call or contact us through our website and we will connect to answer your questions or schedule an exam.

Your oral wellness is our only objective!

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Monday, February 28, 2011

As a dental hygienist, one of my toughest jobs is enforcing good home care. We do everything we can with you in the chair, but when you leave it is still our responsibility to teach how to maintain the health of your teeth and gums at home.

Our most frequent complaint about homecare is lack of flossing. Good brushing habits control most of the germs on the sides and tops of your teeth, but flossing is even more important that brushing when it comes to preventing gum disease, or improving areas that are already inflamed or bleeding. This is because the most common places for the germs that cause gum disease to multiply is down under the gums in between your teeth.

I’ve come across a great article on ways to overcome the most common reasons for avoiding daily flossing.
Flossing Teeth: No More Excuses!

Are there any other ways you have come up with to make flossing part of your day?
If you aren’t currently flossing daily, do you think any of these ideas would work for you?

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Monday, November 08, 2010

Early detection is a must with any type of cancer, and with new innovative oral cancer screening equipment this can be done. Dentists are doing more and more oral cancer screenings as seen in 2010 Dentistry Trends. Here at Tocci Dental in addition to the traditional oral cancer screenings, we are using the VELscope. Early detection is a must as more people die from oral cancers than skin cancer. With each professional cleaning you have with us, we always keep a keen eye for telltale signs like lumps and discoloration, and for suspicious areas or roughness or of any change whatsoever. As always remember—as we do—the first step in prevention and successful treatment is awareness.

If you have any concerns or questions, be sure to speak with Dr. Tocci or your dental hygienist at your next visit. If you feel your need is urgent, feel free to call or contact us through our website and we will connect to answer your questions or schedule an exam.

Your oral wellness is our only objective!

Posted by Donna Pinzone

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