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Choosing a Private or Corporate Dentist in Scottsdale

A corporate approach has allowed for some of the most influential and prestigious organizations in the world. The globalized economy has facilitated massive business entities that threaten the existence of local small businesses, such as restaurants, groceries, etc. More often than not, these stories do not end in a David and Goliath triumph. Health care is one area where winners and losers have not been so clear-cut. While dental offices have traditionally been private practices operated by individual dentists like Jeffrey D. Clark, DDS, that has begun to change to some degree. Large corporate dental clinics have started to spring up in Scottsdale and other metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. This is perhaps an expected evolution of the industry but not one that patients should take for granted. 💡 There are many reasons why private practice remains the superior choice: https://scottsdaledentalexcellence.com/blog/private-versus-corporate-dentistry/

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The Link Between Poor Oral Health, HPV Infections and Cancer

Gum disease, tooth decay and other oral health issues have been identified as risk factors for oral human papillomavirus (#HPV) infection, which in turn are responsible for at least 40 percent and as much as 80 percent of all oropharyngeal cancers. Learn more 👇 https://scottsdaledentalexcellence.com/blog/poor-oral-health-hpv-infection-link/

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What Causes Cavities and How to Prevent Them

While there can be other health issues that cause dental cavities, such erosion generally occurs due to plaque accumulation because of poor oral hygiene.

Eventually, the previously formed plaque will harden into a substance known as tartar—or dental calculus—which is even more problematic because it generally cannot be removed at home and has to be scraped away by a dentist. 

Learn more about prevention: https://scottsdaledentalexcellence.com/blog/preventing-cavities/