hygiene

What Type of Floss Should I Use? Decoding The Label Part II

June 29, 2012

I want to address a question many ask about floss. Is there a difference in brand? What kind is best? Can I use a water pic instead? So todays post is part II in our series ‘Decoding The Label: What type of floss should I use?’ The basics: Generally there are two types of floss: [...]

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Why Do I Need Fluoride?

June 7, 2012

Many of our patients know that we consider fluoride an amazing tool. The increased use of fluoride has changed dentistry radically over the past forty years or so. So although you probably are familiar with fluoride, this post is really to answer the question: Why do I need fluoride?  What are the benefits? What are [...]

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MRSA and Your Mouth

May 2, 2012

Over the last few years there has been an increase or reported cases of MRSA infections. Many of my patients ask me about the risk of oral MRSA infections and how it can effect them. Our mouths are home to over 300 different types of bacteria.   In a healthy mouth, these bacteria work together [...]

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Smoking & Its Impact on Oral Health

November 4, 2011

Smoking is not only bad for your heart and lungs but your mouth too. Here are the alarming statistics: Smokers are three times more likely than non-smokers to lose all their teeth. This figure has not changed from a decade ago. Smoking can result in periodontal gum disease, bad breath, staining of the tongue and [...]

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Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly?

July 27, 2011

We brush our teeth to keep them clean and healthy. The harder, the better, right? Wrong. With the proper brushing and hygiene techniques, your cleaning skills will be more than effective to clean the plaque off your teeth and prevent future tooth decay. There is no need to over scrub your teeth. If you’re using [...]

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