When it comes to going to the dentist, Connecticut children are just like children everywhere: they’re, at best, wholly nonplussed by the idea of maintaining their dental health and are more often than not completely indifferent to the importance of brushing and flossing, let alone more involved dental hygiene practices. This is a problem because […]
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Hints From The Dentist: Sherman Professionals Offer Flossing Help
The best way to avoid gingivitis and other more advanced forms of gum disease is through regular flossing. The trouble, we’ve found, is that even when they can be convinced its important to do, many patients don’t do it correctly. Thanks to help from their dentist New Fairfield patients can have a better understanding of the […]
The Most Gentle Dentist Fairfield County Has To Offer Explains Root Canals
It’s a touchy subject, in more ways that one: the root canal procedure. Often the most dreaded of all procedures at the dentist, New Fairfield residents should take heart that it’s mostly a lot of bad press — and although the procedure fixes a very serious problem, it’s not nearly the terrifying ordeal it might’ve […]
Mouth Rinses – A Compliment, Not a Substitute for Daily Oral Hygiene
Mouth wash and mouth rinses can play a key role in optimizing your daily oral hygiene to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, mouth rinses and mouth washes are not a substitute for brushing and flossing. They serve to compliment the actions and the benefits of brushing and flossing. When used properly and as recommended […]
A Movie Star Smile Gets Noticed
Movie stars invest a lot of time and money in their smiles. In Hollywood, image and appearance are everything. A great smile and brilliant white teeth get noticed. According to a variety of public surveys and polls, the celebrities with the best smile include: Jessica Alba Brad Pitt Julie Roberts Tom Cruise Bridget Moynahan While […]
Dental myths
It never ceases to amaze me how many dental myths are floating around out there. Whether it’s about certain kinds of food, dentist treatments or just general oral health, there is a lot of misinformation to sort through. It’s hard to make good health decisions without good information, so I’d like to take a little […]
Things to Do While You Brush Your Teeth
How long does it take you to brush your teeth? There IS a right answer according to your dentist. Unlike your other routines, (putting on makeup, combing your hair, etc.) you can’t get faster at brushing your teeth. No matter how fancy your toothbrush is, it takes at least two minutes to thoroughly brush your […]
Getting a Kissable Mouth for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner already and, if you’re in a relationship, that likely means dinner dates, chocolates and romance. Flowers are sure to smell good and go over well with your date, but can the same be said about your breath? Whether you’re planning to kiss your date or your dog this […]
5 Famous Dentists
Although you may not have realized it, many people who helped form our nation were dentists! This article highlights some of these interesting and amazing individuals. Edgar Buchanan Also an actor known best for his roles in television shows Green Acres and Beverly Hillbillies. Before his life of television fame he was a dentist that ran a very […]
Dentistry Can Enhance your Life in 5 Ways
Dentistry got a bad rap somewhere along the line. There’s no way to be sure exactly when this happened (maybe it was Little Shop of Horrors or maybe Horrible Bosses). Whatever the cause, a majority of the population associates bad prejudices with the word “dentist.” Our office works hard every day to change that perception and […]