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How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

October 15, 2019/in Dental Care, Oral Health/by admin

Your toothbrush is your first line of defense in the prevention of plaque and bacterial growth. Taking proper care and replacing your toothbrush when needed will help you maintain your oral health. This applies equally to toothbrush heads on electric toothbrushes. Your toothbrush should be changed whenever it becomes worn or frayed. This can change […]

Effective Dental Hygiene Habits

August 14, 2019/in Dental Care, Health, Oral Health/by admin

Proper dental hygiene is important for your overall health. Gum disease, tooth decay, and oral infections can lead to serious health issues. Poor dental hygiene can also cause bad breath and tooth discoloration. The key to great dental hygiene is establishing good habits. Long-term proper dental hygiene can keep your teeth healthy and bright throughout […]

Pregnant women – consider BPA and your developing child’s teeth

August 7, 2013/in Dental Care, Family Dentistry, Health, Oral Health/by admin

A recent scientific study was prompted by anecdotal reports that bisphenol A (BPA) might be a cause of a condition that causes problems with the enamel on first molars and permanent incisors. This relatively recently identified problem, officially known as molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), causes the teeth to be oversensitive and more prone to decay. […]

What can your sore tongue tell your dentist?

February 20, 2013/in Oral Health/by admin

If your tongue is sore, and there appears to be no good explanation (such as drinking something too hot or cutting it with something sharp), your dentist can be a good first line of defense in sorting out the cause. The cause can be triggered by dental issues or by other diseases (such as celiac […]

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