Although a filling is considered a simple procedure in the dental world, it can come with complications. Any drilling or laser removal of natural tooth structure done to resolve decay and/or damage does pose a risk. Follow these post operative instructions to minimize problems. If an anesthetic or numbing agent was used, be very careful Read More
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Brushing. You might be doing it wrong.
Back in 2003, I remember reading an excerpt from Trisha O’Hehir’s book called “The Toothpaste Secret”. She basically said that you should clean your teeth with a dry tooth brush first to remove the sticky plaque and then add the toothpaste for a final refreshing brushing session. My brain was totally confused because like most of Read More
Flossing Made Easy
Don’t Be Defeated By Flossing Did you know that when you brush your teeth alone, you are removing about half of the germs that you should? Problem is, the bacteria that hide below the gums are the ones that cause cavities and periodontal disease. Although it looks easy enough, many of us find that using Read More
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