Science shows that tooth decay and cavities are caused by a bacterial infection known as dental caries. Even if you brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly the infection can still be present.  This bacteria can also be passed to others, especially those in one's household. 

With new technology, we are able to test your saliva for this bacteria.  If you are at risk we can treat it with a series of toothpastes and rinses that can eliminate the bacterias that cause dental caries, potentially eliminating the need to ever have a "cavity filled" again! 

Make an appointment at our office today to find out if you are at risk and what we can do to help you!

Oral cancer kills one person every hour, 24 hours a day in North America.  Unfortunately only 35% of oral cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages which increases the five year survival rate from 52% to 80%-90%. 

At Grand Avenue Dental Care we use a highly specialized oral cancer screening light, Velscope, as part of our dental examinations.  We are one of the only offices in the area to utilize this device.  The Velscope was feature on WTMJ 4 recently. Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.todaystmj4.com/features/specialassignment/55188317.html