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Should you be using an electric toothbrush?
The electric toothbrush was invented in the 90’s. Did you know that the modern nylon toothbrush (as we know it today) was invented in 1938?
Are you in gum disease denial?
How often do you forget to floss? If the answer is “never,” you’re one of only 28% of people who regularly floss their teeth. When
Is men’s oral health different than women’s oral health?
Have you ever wondered if gender affects how you should care for your teeth? With June being Men’s National Health Month and Father’s Day this
Tooth Avulsion/Knock-outs: What to do when you lose a tooth.
Did you know that more than 5 million teeth are injured or knocked out (or what we in the dental community refer to as tooth
The smile: why do we do it and what does it mean?
As dentists, we understand the importance of a smile. While our patients want healthy mouths, this is not what they are typically thinking about every
Caring For Oral Piercings
Self-expression can be an interesting thing, especially when it comes to oral piercings. It used to be just ears and a few noses. But today,
Mouthwash questions answered
We talk a lot on this blog about the benefits of brushing and flossing. And while mouthwash doesn’t replace brushing or flossing, it can be
Cold or flu and tooth pain
A stuffy nose and sore throat that accompany a cold or flu are bad enough. Toss in tooth pain and it’s enough to make you
Heart Disease – do right by your mouth, do right by your heart.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, and since February is Heart & Stroke month, we thought we’d take a look at the link between oral health and
Don’t mind the gap or diastema
A gap between your two front teeth (what we in the dental field call a diastema) isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you brush, floss
Tooth Brushing – The Easiest New Year’s Resolution You’ll Ever Make
We all start the year with lofty goals, and we should. As famous adman Leo Burnett once said, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you
Dentist-Approved Tooth-Friendly Holiday Foods
Everybody remembers the food at a party. And if the story behind the menu is as good as what’s on it, it’ll be remembered for