Alouf DentistryStephen B. Alouf, DDS, PC.4/22/20 To our family of patients! We hope this communication finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one…

During the summer we are outdoors in the heat. We think about sunscreen but not about keeping hydrated. Water is the most essential nutrient our body needs. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work correctly. Dehydration affects coordination, concentration, and body function. Not drinking enough during exercise or on hot…

At Alouf Aesthetic Dentistry we do treatment start to finish. Dr. Alouf will extract the tooth, place the implant to replace the tooth root, and then make the crown for complete replacement of the tooth. Dr. Alouf also does extractions and root canals in house. Our dental hygienists do periodontal treatments and maintenance. We don’t…

Have you ever or do you have recurring sensitivity or pain in a tooth? Does one drink of sweet, iced tea send you through the roof? Cracked tooth syndrome is caused by an incomplete crack or fracture in a tooth. The symptoms of a cracked tooth include: You chew on one side of your mouth…

Research has shown that 90% of systemic diseases have oral symptoms. A dental exam may reveal problems with your bones, heart, and digestion. When you visit your hygienist she is looking for more than cavities and broken teeth. She is also looking at your gums, tongue, cheeks, and the skin on your face. Some common…

Dental veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to re-create the natural look of teeth. Porcelain veneers provide strength and can correct tooth color, shape, size, and/or slight position alterations. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the front surface of teeth. Porcelain veneers are stain resistant and keep their color over time. Veneers generally last five…

At Alouf Aesthetics Dentistry we work hard to help our patients keep their teeth. With the advancements in dentistry through the years, people are keeping their teeth much longer. However, sometimes the only option is to remove hopeless teeth and make a denture. Some people who wear full dentures and have no remaining natural teeth…

If you have dental insurance or a flexible healthcare spending account, it is a good idea to make your appointment before the end of the year. If you don’t use your dental benefits before year’s end you will lose them. Towards the end of the year, appointments become scarce. Book your appointment now to ensure…

Every dentist’s main concern is the health and function of your mouth. There are a number of specialties in the field of dentistry. There are a few differences between cosmetic, restorative, and preventative dentistry. Preventative dentistry (general dentistry) is concerned with the prevention of dental problems and maintenance of a healthy mouth. Most dental checkups…

Mouthrinses are used for many reasons, to freshen breath, to help prevent cavities, to help with gingivitis, to reduce tartar and plaque buildup, or a combination of all of these reasons. Mouth rinses are not a substitute for brushing and flossing. Rinsing is additional step to help with oral issues. Mouth rinses’ ingredients differ based…