A few days ago a patient asked me for my professional opinion on using activated charcoal as a toothpaste and I had to give the honest answer, “I don’t know enough about it yet.” We talked about what we’ve read and heard, he gave me his thoughts since he’s been using it as a paste AND Read More
Tag: brushing
Brushing With Babies
Too often, parents fail to see the importance of taking care of their children’s “baby” teeth because they think of them as temporary. This lack of attention can lead to rampant decay, infections and pain. Follow these guidelines to keep those little chompers healthy. A Gummy Smile Even before their tiny little teeth come in, Read More
Plaque HD Toothpaste
I’m excited to announce that I am officially affiliated with PlaqueHD. Everyday, my goal with patients is to help them remove more plaque at home before it has a chance to harden up into tartar. Let me say it this way – I want to pick on people LESS! I am in the field of prevention… Read More
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
How to choose a bristle
How to pick a bristle…
Going Electric
Are electric toothbrushes better?