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Which Toothpaste is Best?

Every time you walk down the toothpaste aisle of your store, you’ll see that there are a LOT of toothpaste options out there. There’s toothpaste that will whiten your teeth. There are toothpastes for sensitive teeth. There are toothpastes with fluoride. There are toothpastes that taste like bubble-gum. There are toothpastes that have hydrogen peroxide. […]

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Which Toothbrush is Best: Manual or Electric?

One question I often get asked is: “What is the best toothbrush for cleaning teeth? Which toothbrush is best: manual or electric?”  My short answer is always Electric. Comparing 30,000 brush strokes per minute to 200 doesn’t even make it a competition. But there’s more to it than that. Brushing twice a day is essential

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Make Sure You Have Kissable Breath

Today is Valentine’s Day, and you know what that means – at some point you’re going to be kissing your sweetie. And let’s be honest – kissing can be complicated. The mood, the timing, the lighting, the angle; everything needs to be just right for you to have a memorable kiss. But do you know

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Give Your Kids the Life-Long Gift of a Healthy Mouth

Since one of our primary services is family dental care,  I treat entire families — from kids, to adults, to the elderly. One of the questions that I often get is when a parent asks me “Do I need to brush my kid’s baby teeth?” When to Start Brushing Baby Teeth I understand where they’re

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How to Keep Your Body and Mouth Healthy During the Holidays

The Holiday Season is quickly approaching! Thanksgiving is almost here, and then December comes. From now until the New Year there will be parties, big meals, plenty to drink and desserts. LOTS of desserts. But before you start over-indulging yourself with all the holiday goodies, I want to talk about what all these meals can

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How to Keep Your Kid’s Mouth Healthy During Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means: cute kids in costumes, running from house to house, and when they get to the door, they yell “Trick or Treat!” Then, they get candy – LOTS of sugar-filled candy that will encourage the growth of bacteria and, therefore, cavities. You see, cavities

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