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In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful dental information.  Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative.  We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.

If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website.  We hope you find these sites helpful!

• New Premedication Guidelines   Read the American Heart Assocation Guidelines for Premedication.

General Dental Websites

The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.

• Academy of General Dentistry  The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.

• American Dental Association  Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.

• Floss.com  Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.

• Glossary of Dental Terms  American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.

• Oral Health Care & Products  :   Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

• Colgate  Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.

• Crest  One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.

• Oral-B  Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums.  The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.

• Sonicare  Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.

For your dental needs, contact our office

1-704-263-8845

Ronald M. Cox, DDS

Family Dentistry of Stanley, NC

115 E. College St.

Stanley, NC  28164

How Important are Dental X-Rays?

Dental x-rays may reveal:

• Abscesses or cysts.
• Bone loss.
• Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
• Decay between the teeth.
• Developmental abnormalities.
• Poor tooth and root positions.
• Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.

Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!

Are dental x-rays safe?

We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment.  The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of x-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.

Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe.  Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays.  These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray.

How often should dental x-rays be taken?

The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs.  Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and risk for disease.

A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients.  A full series is usually good for three to five years.  Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.

Call us today for your dental needs:  704-263-8845