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How to Brush Your Teeth
Every single day during a routine dental cleaning, I see patients who have gingivitis, periodontal disease, excessive tartar and cavities. These patients could easily have avoided the extra costs associated with these problems if they only knew how to brush properly. So here are some tips that will help you to keep a healthy mouth, and also keep down your
Dental Sealants – What Are They and Are They Safe?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental cavities or tooth decay is the number one chronic disease in children between the ages of six to eleven (25%) and adolescents aged 12 to 19 years (59%). Tooth decay is four times more common than asthma among adolescents 14 to 17 (15%). A staggering 51 Million+ school hours
Holiday Foods and Your Teeth
The holidays are a time of gatherings with family and friends. It’s also a time for eating all kinds of gooey, sticky, sweet, crunchy foods and often drinking holiday cocktails, eggnogs, wines and spirits. While all of these taste great, they can cause problems for our teeth. As you indulge in candies, pies, cookies, caramels and nuts, remember anything that
