Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!

February 27th, 2020

Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we think of it. Done. But take a few minutes to review these cleaning tips, and see if a few small adjustments to your routine could…
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Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

February 20th, 2020

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your brushing by avoiding common mistakes. Choose the right brush In almost every case, a soft brush provides the right amount of bristle-strength to clean your teeth and gums…
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

February 13th, 2020

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of your toothbrush, including streptococci, staphylococci, Herpes Simplex I, and the Influenza virus. To protect your toothbrush from bacteria, our team want you to consider…
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Is it possible to over brush?

February 4th, 2020

Our team will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as “toothbrush abrasion,” over brushing can lead to sensitive teeth and receding gums, not to mention the wearing down of the protective layers of your tooth enamel. Over brushing can…
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