What’s Your Toothbrush Made of?
March 16, 2023
You probably know that it’s important to keep up with daily brushing & flossing to keep your teeth & gums healthy & maintain your oral health, but you might be wondering what the toothbrush you use every day is made of.
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How Healthy Gums Improve Your Resistance to Disease
March 9, 2023
We all know oral health is important, but did you know that having a healthy mouth can help keep the rest of your body healthy too?
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You Might Be Using Too Much Toothpaste
March 2, 2023
We’ve all seen those commercials & ads that show a toothbrush with a generous swoosh of toothpaste. While that imagery is very satisfying, in reality that’s way more toothpaste than anyone needs.
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How to Safely Store Your Toothbrush
February 23, 2023
We all know that brushing your teeth is essential, but did you know that how you store your toothbrush can affect your oral health?
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How Much Are Your Teeth Worth?
February 16, 2023
It’s easy to take your teeth for granted. But if you neglect them, they can end up costing a lot. Let’s take a look at what teeth might be worth from a couple different perspectives & you might just see that there’s immense value in taking the time to care for them regularly.
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How Long Should You Keep Wearing Your Retainer?
February 9, 2023
More and more people are getting braces to straighten their smiles, but there’s more to improving your teeth than just braces—you’ll need to wear a retainer afterward. Your orthodontist gives you instructions to wear it for a few months, but what about after that?
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What Does It Mean to Be a Dental Hygienist?
February 2, 2023
When you go to the dentist, you interact with a lot of different people in the office, but you’ll probably end up spending the most time with a dental hygienist. A dental hygienist is the person who cleans & polishes your teeth, applies fluoride treatments, takes x-rays & updates the dentist on your mouth’s condition. Most of us have an idea of the requirements to become a dentist, but what about a hygienist?
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How Sensitive Toothpaste Works
January 26, 2023
If you’ve noticed your teeth hurt when you eat hot, cold or sweet foods, you probably have sensitive teeth. Sensitivity can have lots of causes, but no matter what’s creating it, using sensitive toothpaste can help you get back to enjoying the foods & drinks you love!
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How to Choose an Electric Toothbrush
January 19, 2023
We all know that brushing your teeth is essential for good oral hygiene, but there are so many different kinds of toothbrushes out there, it can be hard to choose one! While manual toothbrushes work just fine, many people are choosing to use electric or powered toothbrushes because they can help maximize the effectiveness of daily brushing.
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