Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Lebanon in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Cox wants you to know which of these…
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Dental Services – Dr Jerry Cox DDS, a general, family & cosmetic dentist, offers dentistry with cleanings, teeth whitening and implants.
Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference
You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Cox twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, we at Advanced Dental would like to…
How Dental Sealants Keep Cavities at Bay!
If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Lebanon children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At…
Updating your Health History May Help Save Your Teeth
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Lebanon resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep…
Chocolate is Good for Oral Health – True or False?
Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the…
I’d Rather Have a Root Canal
Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Lebanon are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Cox would like set the record straight and…
Posted in Dental Services, Patient Care
The Importance of Dental X-Rays
The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and many more. Yet,…
Veneers Can Give You Back Your Smile!
Having a great smile is a privilege that everyone in Lebanon should enjoy. The confidence that comes from having genuine pride in your pearly whites is irreplaceable. However, many of us struggle with imperfections in our teeth. Broken, chipped, cracked,…
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Services
Need a Tooth Extraction? Don’t Be Afraid!
We’ve all had a toothache at some point at some point or another. While you should always consult your Lebanon dentist, it’s not always a serious problem. Often, the issue can be fixed with a filling or a root canal.…
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Services
History of Oral Hygiene – How the Pilgrims beat Gingivitis
With modern advances in dental medicine and the careful attention that Lebanon residents pay to their dental hygiene, it is hard to imagine what life for teeth was like when the pilgrims first landed on these shores. We at Advanced Dental…
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