{"id":304,"date":"2014-07-21T11:40:42","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T16:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbymindy.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2019-12-26T21:08:28","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T21:08:28","slug":"cavity-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/blog\/cavity-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavity Detection, Prevention &#038; Treatment with the CAMBRA System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth decay (also known as <b>dental caries<\/b>) is the most widespread chronic disease in children, adolescents, and adults in the U.S. Left untreated, <b>dental caries<\/b> can lead to an entire host of potentially more serious oral health issues, making it one of the primary concerns for both dentists and their patients. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/\">Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, DDS, PC<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">Clinton Township, MI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Salzberg-Siegel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/meet-the-team.html\">her team<\/a> utilize advanced technology and a proven anti-cavity hygiene approach called <b>CAMBRA<\/b> (Caries Management By Risk Assessment). In conjunction with this system, we offer products from <b>CariFree<\/b> that specifically target the underlying issues behind recurrent tooth decay.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of CAMBRA and CariFree Technology<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The primary advantage of the <b>CAMBRA model<\/b> is that it essentially emphasizes the need to consider all contributing factors in the case of dental caries as a state of disease. The patient\u2019s individual level of risk \u2013 as well as the appropriate methods of treatment and prevention \u2013 is paramount to successful recovery from dental caries and the complications they may cause. The proven <b>CAMBRA approach<\/b>, utilized every day by <b>Dr. Salzberg-Siegel <\/b>and her team, takes into account the disease of <b>dental caries<\/b> in its entirety. It focuses on healing and reversing damage caused by chronic decay problems in a way that simultaneously aids in the prevention of further harm.<\/p>\n<p>At <b>Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, DDS, PC<\/b>, we strive every day to help patients with recurrent decay overcome their condition in a way that actually suits their lifestyle. This is why we incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/dental-technology.html\">CariFree<\/a> professional grade products into our patients\u2019 oral hygiene regimens. This revolutionary line of <b>anti-cavity<\/b> products effectively alters and improves the oral environment to promote a healthier pH balance and to encourage the development of beneficial bacteria. <b>CariFree<\/b> rinses, tooth gels, oral wipes, sprays, and gum are especially beneficial to patients who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience chronic halitosis (bad breath)<\/li>\n<li>Suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">gum disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Have cavities<\/li>\n<li>Have xerostomia (dry mouth)<\/li>\n<li>Experience difficulty properly brushing their teeth<\/li>\n<li>Simply want to ensure the long-term health of their teeth and gums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tooth Decay Checklist: When is it Time for Concern?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to your risk of developing <b>tooth decay, <\/b>ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you ever notice plaque buildup on your teeth?<\/li>\n<li>Have you had a cavity in the past 24 months?<\/li>\n<li>Do you ever notice that your mouth is dry?<\/li>\n<li>Do you snack in between meals?<\/li>\n<li>Do you wear any type of oral appliance?<\/li>\n<li>Do you smoke?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have acid reflux?<\/li>\n<li>Are you diabetic?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions, it would be a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">contact Dr. Salzberg-Siegel\u2019s office<\/a> for a <b>CariFree<\/b> assessment. It might just be your key to success in decreasing your risk of cavities and improving your oral health. To learn more, read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/dental-technology.html\">CariFree<\/a> and CAMBRA here.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the difference that a genuine commitment to your oral health can make for you. Our state-of-the-art dental practice in <b>Clinton Township, MI<\/b> proudly serves families from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including <b>Shelby, Fraser, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, <\/b>and more.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tk6xffGos68\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tk6xffGos68\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth decay (also known as dental caries) is the most widespread chronic disease in children, adolescents, and adults in the U.S. Left untreated, dental caries can lead to an entire host of potentially more serious oral health issues, making it one of the primary concerns for both dentists and their patients. 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