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Below is a list of all articles by Dr. Fascilla.

Teeth That Won't Make You Smarter
Sooner or later, almost everyone will experience...
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The Whole Picture
There is a type of x-ray machine that takes one large film...
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Zinc Poisoning Linked to Denture Creams
Recent studies are showing that the overuse of Fixadent...
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Making the Bite Right
Your upper and lower teeth should come together properly...
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Taking a Bite Out of Sports Injuries
As the new school year begins, so are all sports activities...
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Toothpaste – A Little Dab Will Do
Magazine and television advertisements for toothpaste usually show...
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Can Numbness Be Reversed?
Most of us are used to numbness lasting several hours at the dentist...
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ViziLite Plus – Oral Cancer Screening
For the past five years , 2005-2010, there has been an increase in...
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Think Twice Before You Light Up
Despite all the negative talk about smoking, statistics  show  that  many...
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Finding the Culprit
It’s that time of year when the cold and flu season are upon us...
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The Root Of The Problem
Most people aren’t too happy when they are told they need root canal
therapy... READ MORE

An Update That Could Save Your Life
If you are always rushing around, and find filling out forms ... READ MORE

Fluoride – Not Just Kid Stuff Anymore
Everyone knows that fluoride helps to prevent decay... READ MORE

Technical Knockout
If you are like most parents, the safety of your children... READ MORE

Apicoectomy, When Root Canal Therapy Isn’t Enough
Sometimes the infection of an abscessed tooth cannot... READ MORE

Canker Sore or Cold Sore
If you are like most people, you may believe that... READ MORE

Dry Mouth
Xerostomia is the term that means dry mouth. It is the... READ MORE

Eating Disorders Affect Oral Health
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized... READ MORE

Arestin & Periodontal Disease
Gum , or periodontal disease, is a serious infection that... READ MORE

Tooth Replacement: Bridge or Implant?
If you’ve lost or are about to lose a tooth, you have a... READ MORE

10 Tips for Raising Cavity Free Children!
Back when I was a kid, we grew up almost expecting ... READ MORE

How to Save Money on Your Dental Bills
In these uncertain economic times, everyone is... READ MORE

Diabetes and Gum Disease
Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to... READ MORE

An Alternative to Flossing
More than half the adult population has gingivitis or... READ MORE

Invisalign
Would you believe that the technology exists today to... READ MORE

Oral Cancer Screening
In the past few years there has been a substantial rise in... READ MORE

The Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Attacks
Studies have found the incidence of heart disease is about... READ MORE

Early Orthodontic Treatment for Prevention
Did you know that The American Association of... READ MORE

Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are braces that are bonded behind the teeth... READ MORE

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