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HPV Linked to Cancer of the Mouth & Throat

HPV Linked to Cancer of the Mouth & Throat

            Check out this clip from NBC Nightly News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/44542589#44542589

Wayne Sabaj, Man Who Turned In $150,000 Found In Yard, Gets New Teeth (VIDEO)

Copied from the NBC Chicago.com An unemployed Illinois man who found $150,000 stashed in his backyard over the summer was criticized by some for turning the duffle bag of cash over to the police. Though Johnsburg’s Wayne Sabaj could have used the cash, he said at the time that keeping it wouldn’t have been the [...]

2011 Benefits

2011 Benefits

The end of the year is almost here and our December schedule is filling fast! If you have any unused benefits to use up by the end of the year, and you’re due for an examination or treatment, contact us to schedule an appointment. We want your out-of-pocket expenses kept to a minimum, and your [...]

Bridging the Gap between Dentistry and Medicine: DNA tests in Dentistry

Bridging the Gap between Dentistry and Medicine: DNA tests in Dentistry

Have you ever thought you may have a family history of bad teeth or gum disease? Today, we can go into periodontal therapy with our eyes wide open, truly knowing how aggressive we need to be in treating your gum disease. A simple DNA test, done with a simple saliva test can show if you [...]

Laser Therapy for Bleeding Gums

Laser Therapy for Bleeding Gums

Lasers help create an environment for your immune system to heal your periodontal pockets.

Therapeutic Botox Now Available at Point Family Dentistry

Therapeutic Botox Now Available at Point Family Dentistry

Botox® is a focused muscle relaxant that can be used to treat migraine headaches linked to chewing muscles. (FDA approved Oct 2010) The therapy addresses the clenching muscles, and can reduce the harmful effects of para-functional clenching. Botox® can also be used to treat other dental conditions such as trismus, masseteric hypertrophy, gummy smiles, asymmetric [...]

Juvederm is Now Available at Point Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Juvederm is Now Available at Point Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to augment the lips, and reduce deep folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Dr. Timothy J. Isaacson can answer your questions regarding dermal fillers at your next visit to Point Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, conveniently located in Bloomington, MN.

Oral Lesions and Vitamin B12

Oral Lesions and Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 has been shown to provide both immediate and long-term benefits for the treatment and control of aphthous ulcers.  Recommended dose is to take the sublingual vitamin b12(1,000mcg) before bed.  Should start seeing results in about 3 months when taken on a regular basis.

What is BPA

What is BPA

BPA is a synthetic chemical resin used in plastics.  In dentistry, its derivatives-bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate and bisphenol A dimethacrylate can be found in a resin-based dental sealant and composites.  BPA is rarely used as an ingredient I n dental material but may be present as a by-product of other ingredients in dental composites or sealants [...]