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May 16, 2012 at 4:21 pm Back Teeth Can Be Plaque Teeth
Proper Brushing For Plaque Removal
As everyone who brushes and flosses their teeth knows, your back teeth are harder to reach and to keep clean than your front teeth. The back teeth are designed with grooves and ridges that help you to chew food, but the down side is that these grooves and ridges can also collect tiny food particles, which can increase the risk of cavities and bacteria in plaque, which in turn can lead to gum disease.
Tooth decay doesn't happen overnight. But if you allow plaque to build up on teeth by not flossing properly over many years, the bacteria and acids that they produce will break down the tooth enamel. If plaque goes unremoved, tooth decay can progress inward and affect the nerves in the pulp of the tooth. This progressive decay can cause symptoms including pain and swelling, and may result in tooth loss in extreme cases.
Bacteria can convert fermenting carbohydrates (which are sugars and are found in cooked starchy foods) into plaque within 20 minutes. Be sure to clean around the back teeth with your toothbrush and dental floss every day.
http://www.oralb.com/topics/back-teeth-plaque-removal.aspx
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May 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm A fun way to reduce your risk of tooth decay (when you don’t have your toothbrush handy)?
Chew sugarless gum that has the ADA Seal. Chewing gum for 20 minutes after meals has been shown to reduce tooth decay. It does this because increased saliva flow helps wash out food and neutralize acid.
Look for gum with the ADA Seal of acceptance such as:
Dentyne Ice Sugarless gum, Stride Sugarless gum, Trident Sugarfree gum, Wrigley’s Extra Sugarfree gum and Wrigley’s Orbit Sugarfree gum.
Jaden Blowing Bubble Gum Bubbles
boy very proud to show how he learned to blow bubbles...needed to have it captured on film.
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April 26, 2012 at 12:12 pm Do you want a brighter, whiter smile for an upcoming event?
With custom trays you will see results in as little as three days!
We are offering a "Spring Bleaching Special" custom bleaching trays, a $375.00 value for $275.00 until May 31, 2012.
Please call to schedule 610-444-8744
Also, for those of you who have the trays, we are offering the Touch up gel for $5.00 off. Now $40.00 until May 31, 2012.
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April 18, 2012 at 4:57 pm Myth or Fact?
Fact. Acidic foods such as lemons, citrus juices, or soft drinks don't cause cavities , but they may be putting your enamel in danger.
"Acids can cause erosion of the tooth-protecting enamel," says Harms, "weakening the tooth. If you lose the enamel's protection and expose the underlying dentin, your tooth is now more prone to decay."
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April 12, 2012 at 1:15 pm Leardi Family Dentistry added 7 new photos to the album Untitled Album.
Leardi Family Dentistry Great pics...will pick up this week...perfect for new site!
April 15, 2012 at 3:19 am
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April 12, 2012 at 12:59 pm Leardi Family Dentistry updated their cover photo.
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April 12, 2012 at 11:42 am Dr. Leardi wants to know - Have you scheduled your Spring Cleaning? Like this if you have - call us if you have not 610-444-8744.
The Sonicare Airfloss has arrived :)
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March 29, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Congratulations to our latest winner (of our email update contest) Craig M.!!! It's not the Mega Million Jackpot but it is a $15.00 giftcard :)
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March 29, 2012 at 9:20 am
"I was there yesterday for a mani/pedi - Mary Kate is excellent!!!
- Steph" on Tuscany Sun & Spa's timeline.
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March 16, 2012 at 11:44 am Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! Keep searching for that Pot of Gold! We are sharing with you a recipe for one of Dr. Leardi's favorite Irish soup...
YIELD: 11 cups
COOK TIME:1 Hour, 5 Minutes
PREP TIME:15 Minutes
COURSE: Soups/Stews
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 leeks, sliced
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives
Preparation
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in onion and leek. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in potato; cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; return to saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.
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March 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm Leardi Family Dentistry updated their cover photo.
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March 8, 2012 at 10:51 am
Leardi Family Dentistry edited their Phone, Website and Email.
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March 7, 2012 at 6:19 pm In case you missed this video on the Today Show, we thought it was worth sharing!
We hope that you are able to get outside and enjoy this gorgeous Spring like weather :)
NBC TODAY Show - Ouch! Preschool Cavities On the Rise
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NBC TODAY Show An alarming number of preschoolers are showing up to the dentist's office with a mouthful of severe tooth decay. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
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February 29, 2012 at 4:09 pm Myth or Fact? Sugar is the PRIME cause of cavities.
Actually its both myth and fact! When you eat anything with carbs, the bacteria become active and produce acid that then eats into your tooth.
"Once they do that, the bacteria now have a nice little hole to live in where your toothbrush can floss can't reach," Harms says. The bacteria continue to metabolize carbs, produce acids, and your cavity just keeps getting bigger. Also, it's not the amount of carbohydrates you eat that causes tooth decay, but the length of time your teeth are exposed. If you eat a lot of carbs for lunch, that is one big exposure. But if you spend the day - sipping - sugary drinks, that's continuous exposure - and much more dangerous for your teeth.
"Sip all day and get decay"
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February 15, 2012 at 4:39 pm Congratulations to last week's winner, Geralyn G., of an itunes gift card (for updating her email address)!
Thank you to all of our patients who have generously donated food items to the Kennett Food Cupboard! We will continue to accept donations throughout the month of February.
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February 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm Leah W. is the final winner of our 8 week long Facebook contest!!!
Congratulations to all of our winners!!!
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Help to Support a great cause! During the month of February we will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Kennett Food Cupboard.
Items in high demand:
Canned Vegetables Canned Fruits Canned Juices Cereals
Green Beans Peaches Apple Raisin Bran Whole Corn Fruit Cocktail Pineapple Cheerios
Peas Pineapple Orange Juice Rice Crispies
Whole Potatoes Applesauce
Peanut Butter Jelly Powdered Milk Tuna Fish
Sugar 2lbs Flour 2 lbs. Paper Towels Toilet Tissue
Please drop by a donation :)
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January 25, 2012 at 4:52 pm Congratulations to this week's winner Megan H.!
We had this article recommended to us by one of our wonderful patients. We really liked it and think everyone should read it :)
If Teeth Could Talk...
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What do your teeth, gums and tongue say about your overall health?
Dr. Leardi and his assistants are gentle and good at what they do. My kids actually LIKE to go to the dentist now! My husband, who is a little nervous around dentists, was willing to go see Dr. Leardi after hearing my kids say how gentle he is!
Sincerely,
A Yahoo! Local User
Dr. Leardi is the most sensitive and caring dentist, or any doctor for that matter, that I’ve ever encountered. He has phoned me himself, several times, the evening of a day when I received treatment just to check in with me and make sure everything was OK with me. That kind of personal attention can’t be beat! I have no qualms about receiving proper treatment recommendations and the highest quality treatment from Dr. Leardi whenever I visit him.
Sincerely,
a Yahoo! Local User
I would like to tell you how much I appreciate your seeing me on Sunday, September 16, the day before our movers arrived to pack us up for our move to CT and the day of our Bon Voyage dinner with family and friends.
It would have been very easy to have avoided it and I thank you for interrupting your Sunday, your soccer game and your weekend time with your family.
Besides having the tooth repaired, it gave me a chance to briefly see your daughter again, the quads and your patient wife and dad. What a wonderful family.
Among the many things we will miss about PA will be your team of people, all of whom were always efficient, helpful and very pleasant to deal with.
My sincere thanks to you for everything.
A Former Kennett Square Family
A smile is such a lovely thing!! My family and I are ever so grateful to Dr. Leardi and his wonderful staff for keeping our smiles happy and healthy!
After my four-year old’s first check-up and filling, he asked if he could go back to Dr. Leardi’s office every day. How’s that for loving your dental office!! We all think the world of Dr. Leardi and his special staff. Simply put, they are the best.
XO
L. A. and Family
P.S. All my love to all of the angels at Dr. Leardi’s
I cannot put into words how grateful and thankful I am to you and your staff. I will never, ever forget how kind and pleasant you all are. I encourage you all to continue treating all with your ever so pleasant personalities. Because of you, I can smile with confidence. Let this picture be a reminder of the remarkable job you do every day. From the true spirit of thankfulness within me, I say thanks to all of you.
Love,
Maureen
Just wanted to add my two cents about Dr. Leardi and his staff. I am one of those patients who gets extremely anxious even thinking about going to the dentist. I really need that “special touch” to ease my anxiety and Dr. Leardi and his staff more than deliver. Thanks, Dr. Bob for making me feel at ease!
Carol R.
I was recently in a serious motor vehicle accident and may lose most or all of my front teeth. On Memorial Day, there was a problem with the temporary work the hospital had performed. Without hesitation Dr. Leardi left a family gathering to make a HOUSE CALL. He reassuringly told me he’d seen worse and promised to bring back a “Hollywood Smile”. This type of care goes far beyond a Five-Star rating. My wife, three children and I have been grateful patients for over 10 years and could never imagine trusting our teeth to anyone else.
I am a mother of 4 active kids, and we love Dr. Leardi as our dentist. He is very caring, thorough and professional, and he always takes the time to talk to me about each child after the visit. His staff goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable, and the office staff is very accommodating when we schedule our dental visits. I highly recommend Dr. Leardi as a great family dentist.
Lauren
Who would ever think a trip to the dentist could be such a sweet thing, visiting Dr. Leardi’s office is like a trip to a sweet shop, a delicious experience :} a place full of good things and wonderful people ~ Dr. Leardi and his staff make our visits happy, no pain, only gain :} healthy teeth and nice smiles, most of all, Happy people we are ~ they are caring and kind, always working so hard to make us and our teeth Happy ~ my children and i look forward to our visits there, as we always know all good things are there waiting for us, so lucky to have found Dr. Leardi and his staff, they are the BEST ever ~ god bless them all!
Lisa Aurillo and Family
Dr. Leardi and his staff allowed me to help work around the office for the last year. This has been such a great experience for me because I some day hope to pursue a dental career. I was very observant while working at the office and learned that Dr. Leardi is unlike any other dentist I’ve ever had. He is very proficient and builds close relationships with his patients. Working at the office, I constantly hear his patients tell him how much they love him and drive from far distances to get to the office because of his quality of work and his great friendly staff! Dr. Leardi’s patients are always satisfied when leaving the office.