The Great American Smokeout and Oral Health
November marks the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout event. Each year, the third Thursday of November is designated as the challenge day for smokers to try to quit smoking and using tobacco for good. In support of this nationwide campaign, many...
To Floss or Not to Floss – This is NOT the Question!
You may have seen the big headlines recently about flossing not being what it is cracked up to be. The Food and Drug Administration, along with the entire dental industry, has been promoting flossing as an important part of your oral health regimen since 1979....
4 Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween
We all know how packed candies are with sugars, but during Halloween the temptation for sweet treats is too great to resist. A few pieces here and there are fine to eat in moderation, but too many candies will load devilish sugars on our teeth and eat away at our...
What Is Ozone Therapy?
Many of us are familiar with ozone, the triple bonded oxygen molecule, because of the role it plays in our atmosphere. When used in dentistry, ozone therapy can have amazing oral health benefits and it is one of a handful of holistic options we offer at Falmouth...
Dental Insurance: The Ins and Outs
Our goal is to provide you with high quality patient care in a team building relationship while delivering the best oral health care possible to our patients. Since dental insurance is offered in a variety of packages, we thought you might benefit from answers to...
Proganics All Natural Prophy Paste: A Healthier Option
If you’ve recently visited us for a cleaning, you may have noticed a new tool in our dental arsenal, the polishing toothpaste Proganics All Natural Prophy Paste. The addition of this polishing paste is part of a larger effort to provide our patients with...
How Dehydration Can Impact Your Dental Well-Being
People from afar may be surprised to hear that summer days in New England can reach temperatures in the 90s. Though our summer is short, the occasional intensely hot day in August should be respected. One of the dangers associated with being outside on a hot day is...
Welcome Dr. Antonios Karagiorgos
Our office would like to welcome Dr. Antonios Karagiorgos, DMD, to our family at Falmouth Dental Arts. Dr. K earned his doctoral degree in dentistry from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As an associate dentist, Dr. K has worked at Caring Hands of Maine in...
Ice Cream Alternatives Your Teeth Will Love
When sweet summertime strikes, what’s better than a cool, refreshing ice cream cone beneath the hot and humid sun? Neighborhood ice cream shops are open and bustling with business. While you’re likely craving a delicious sundae, consider your oral health. Classic ice...