According to recent studies, 92% of adults ages 20-64 have had cavities in their permanent teeth. Tooth decay is also prevalent in the pediatric population, affecting 50% of children ages 2-11, and increasing to 78% among 17 year olds. At Mainland Dental Associates, we focus on preventive care to halt the onset and progress of […]
Dental cleanings 08232 Dental cleanings and periodontal cleanings are two degrees of the same exact treatment. One just goes deeper than the other, and is utilized to reverse the effects of advanced gum disease. Here at Mainland Dental Associates, our goal is to keep you from needing a periodontal cleaning at all. But if you […]
How is it that one of the most common oral problems seen around the world is also one of the least noticeable? When you think about it, the subtle nature of inflammation and infection in the mouth is probably the exact reason why so many people go years without the care they need to resolve […]
Of all the diseases we can acquire through no fault of our own, gum disease is one that we can usually avoid with good oral care: brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and seeing Mainland Dental Associates for regular check-ups. If you have already been diagnosed with gum disease, whether it […]
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