Oral Cancer Kills, but in Most Cases Doesn’t Have to According to Dr. J. Craig Alexander, oral cancer screenings prevent cancer from getting worse. April is National Oral Cancer Awareness month. That means, like all other months, paying close attention to your teeth, gums, tongue and throat could make a world of difference if you…
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Dr. Craig Alexander understands how frustrating chronic gum disease can be. Healthy teeth and gums are imperative for all over health. Thankfully, you can combat chronic gum disease, including periodontitis with regular visits to your dentist’s office in East Greenbush. According to Medicare, Americans spent over 135 billion on dental services in 2018. You can…
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If your smile isn’t what it used to be, call, text or send a message to your cosmetic dentist in East Greenbush. Dr. Craig Alexander has the experience to give you a beautiful and healthy that smile that will boost your confidence and self-esteem. Damaged Teeth Cause Problems for Other Teeth Chipped, cracked, and stained…
Read MoreAccording to your cosmetic dentist in East Greenbush, professional Teeth Whitening is the fastest way to a beautiful smile. If your teeth and gums are healthy enough, you can lighten your teeth up 6 to 10 shades. With custom-made take home whitening trays, you will have a dazzling smile in as little as two weeks…
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Good oral hygiene protects you from bad breath, but it also protects you from other health conditions including heart attack and stroke. While that may sound extreme, bad oral hygiene is the number one cause of gum disease and eventual tooth loss in adults. Tooth loss is bad enough, but gum disease can enter your…
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Teeth won’t heal themselves and if you are dealing with tooth decay, putting off dental checkups in East Greenbush is only going to make things worse. According to Dr. J. Craig Alexander, skipping a dental visit means less conservative and more expensive treatments that could be avoided with regular dental checkups. Tooth Decay Doesn’t Have…
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With the holidays, come social gatherings and lots of meet and greet opportunities. That time spent with family and friends means lots of communication, smiling, laughing, and talking. If you have chipped, cracked or stained teeth it is probably quite difficult to do any of those without being conscious of your teeth and gums. In…
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They say an apple a day will keep the doctor away, but so will a smile. When you make it a habit to get up with a smile, you will feel better and experience less stress. Stress lowers your immune system, which is crucial if you want to stay healthy. Why Smiling Keeps You Healthy…
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The pandemic meant millions of lost dental appointments resulting in deeper cavities and other problems. Missing dental appointments is problematic, but if you were in the middle of an important dental procedure, your next checkup may more intrusive than you first thought. People who were waiting for a permanent crown or their dental implants to…
Read MoreWhile you may be proud that your 15-year-old amalgam fillings are still in place, it may not be something you want to brag about. According to your East Greenbush dentist, old fillings can hide other issues that could be problematic for your mouth and the rest of your body. The Link Between Your Mouth and…
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