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3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing

We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it's totally clean


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Can This Sweetener Stop Tooth Decay?

We all know that the only tried and true method of preventing cavities is regular brushing and flossing. However, that doesn’t stop researchers and dental patients alike from seeking other “life…


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Healthy Foods That Can Be Bad For Your Teeth

  Some foods that are genuinely good for your overall health can actually damage your teeth when eaten too often. Here are a few particularly popular culprits.


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Top Dental Health Concerns for Toddlers

Whether they're in the "Terrible Twos", the "Tantrum Threes", or the "Fearsome Fours", caring for a toddler's teeth is a combination of first-time experiences and learning. Here are a few tips to get…


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What Your Toothbrush Is Trying to Tell You

Despite being something that we do everyday, we find that patients have a a surprising amount of trouble brushing and flossing correctly. Dental hygiene is key to preventing dental problems like…


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3 Key Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay in Babies & Toddlers

Caring for a baby or toddler's dental health is very different that caring for your own or an older child's. Here are a few pieces of advice for ensuring the littlest members of you family start life…


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The World's Most Luxurious Toothbrushes

A clean, white, and healthy smile can be considered a status symbol: a sign of someone who has excellent habits, an excellent dentist, or both. But what about the tool that gets you there?


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The Truth About Chewing Gum

As dentists, we’ll warn you away from sweet treats most of the time, but chewing gum is a surprising exception. That is, as long as it’s sugar-free. Yes, it’s true that sugar-free chewing gum is…


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Identifying the 3 Major Types of Cavities

In addition to good dental hygiene and regular checkups, knowing how to spot a dental problem early can be extremely helpful when in preventing toothaches or the need for a root canal.


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Yes, Your Sparkling Water Is Bad for Your Teeth

We hate to burst your bubble, but if you though you were avoiding damaging your teeth by swapping soda for sparkling water, we're afraid it's not quite true.