Tag Archives: Dr. Stephen Kane

What to Do If You Get Cavities Under Your Braces

Posted on May 16, 2013 by drkanedmd

Can you get cavities under your braces? If so, how are those cavities treated? With braces, teeth can decay just as easily as they would without them. Your oral hygiene, including frequent brushing, water picking, fluoride rinses and supplements, and … Continue reading →

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The Oral Health-Heart Connection: Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

Posted on May 14, 2013 by drkanedmd

The following information is from an article by Brenda Conaway at WebMD. The connection between periodontal disease and heart disease is well established in medical literature. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease, according to … Continue reading →

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Care for Crowned Teeth

Posted on May 9, 2013 by drkanedmd

Ask the Dentist: Does a crowned tooth require any special care? Answer: While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned does not mean the underlying tooth is protected from decay or … Continue reading →