According to the American Dental Association (and every dentist you’ve ever met), flossing is the best, most effective way to remove food particles and harmful plaque from between your teeth. Yet, despite the importance of this practice, only 50.5% of Americans floss every day. Some people feel they’re simply too busy to floss or don’t […]
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Bye-Bye, Sugar: A Dietary Approach to Optimal Oral Health
February 25, 2014
We all know that brushing, flossing, and going to regular dental checkups can help us enjoy fresher breath and a healthier, more attractive smile. Diet also plays a major role in your oral health. While you probably know that cutting down on how many cookies you munch after meals or sodas you chug throughout the […]
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The What, How, and Why of Composite Resin
February 20, 2014
Composite resin dental restorations have been around since the 1960s, but didn’t become widely used in the U.S. until the 1990s. In the years since, composite resin fillings have made mercury amalgam all but obsolete. Today, we’re answering essential questions about this backbone of the holistic dental practice. […]
Three Steps to Help Your Child Become a Smile Superstar
February 18, 2014
Helping your child grow up healthy includes setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. While you can take the at-home dental hygiene reins for a few years, by the time your child reaches school age, he or she needs to take more responsibility for daily brushing and flossing. Motivating your child […]
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Sleeping Beauty: Is Dental Sedation Used in Cosmetic Dentistry?
February 13, 2014
In the nationwide discussion of sedation dentistry, the conversation tends to focus on how inducing a state of relaxation can help fearful or anxious patients receive the preventive, restorative, and prosthetic dental care they need. People seeking strictly cosmetic dental care, on the other hand, are often left out of the sedation dentistry conversation altogether. […]
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