If you have children, you know that brushing and flossing their teeth is probably not their most favorite thing to do! Yet it’s essential that toddlers, children and teens keep teeth and gums clean and healthy. Now is the perfect time to review your child’s oral health routine, because February is National Children’s Dental Health […]
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Brushing Your Teeth – The Right Way
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to brush your teeth properly but what really is the right way? Here are some guidelines to follow: Infant/Toddler Teeth Take care of the gums before any teeth even appear. This will help eliminate harmful bacteria that can affect teeth when they first grow in. Use […]
Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Good Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is the daily practice of keeping your teeth and mouth clean. To maintain good oral hygiene, it takes a combination of regularly scheduled visits to your general dentist along with your commitment to daily self care at home between those visits. Knowing what to do at home; what to use; when to use […]
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 […]