Toothpaste: 3 Things To Avoid

3silverDid you ever think you’d be learning about certain toothpaste details to avoid? Surely, every single toothpaste option on the shelves of your local drugstore should provide you with the dental hygiene experience of your dreams, removing plaque and offering tartar protection with finesse! Right? Actually, like any product, there are some winners and a few losers. Let us help you stick with the effective options, so you can keep your oral health in line.

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How To Save Money On Dental Hygiene

moneybagWhile you will typically find that dental hygiene products do not run up a massive bill on a monthly basis, it does not mean there aren’t ways to minimize your spending habits. After all, there’s no reason to waste money that could be attributed to other priorities! Whether you’re wondering if you’re using too much of something or if you’re not being the best shopper you could be, we have some very simple and helpful suggestions to keep some of your usual investment in toothpaste (and the like) in your pocket instead.

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Thoughts On Floss: Answering Your Questions

dentalflosswhiteDo you find that a good portion of your spare time is spent daydreaming about dental floss? No? Well, perhaps you think about it occasionally and wonder if you’re doing a good enough job and making wise choices. If this sounds more like it, you may have some questions that you are unable to positively answer on your own. For questions like these and other oral health related concerns, please feel free to let us know during your visits.

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Scheduling A Visit: 4 Ways To Motivate Yourself

4redAre you finding that you simply have trouble motivating yourself to schedule a dental visit? We understand. There’s an entire world of reasons we could come up with that could potentially cause a patient to choose not to set up an appointment. However, there’s also an entire vast universe of reasons we could counter with for why you should choose to go ahead and call. Since you’re likely a bit busy, we will pare that infinite number down to four for the time being. Get ready to get motivated!

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3 Summer Trends To Continue Into Fall

autumnleaveswoodpanelWhile there are those things we may have cautioned you against during the summer (like too much lemonade), there are also those beneficial habits we strongly suggested you do practice for your oral health. You can, of course, assume that the bad-for-you stuff is still bad. However, you may wonder if the beneficial recommendations we made stand the test of each season. The answer is: Yes! Always. If we tell you something is good for your smile during the summer, you’re going to want to continue practicing it right on into the fall and beyond.

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Why Your Brushing Isn’t Working

whyblockThere are times when the thing you’ve been doing on autopilot (and which has seemed to work for a while) suddenly stops working. It’s hard to pinpoint why, which can cause some serious frustration. Perhaps your beloved shampoo and conditioner begin leaving your hair dull or your favorite food gives you a stomachache. As a result, you easily make a change or just avoid the problematic product. When it comes to your brushing routine, however, this can feel confusing. Should you change the products? What to do? Don’t worry … we’ve got some advice!

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Dental Sealants: Myths Versus Facts

mythscrossedfactsDo you get a lot of your information from friends, family, and from other parents? If so, you may find that when you visit us with your new ideas, some of them are factual and others lie within the realm of rumors or myths. As far as helpful preventive treatments like dental sealants are concerned, collecting too many myths on the topic may keep you from selecting this completely beneficial option for your child. While we can inform you fully in person, we encourage you to begin separating the truth from the fiction with common myths (and facts).

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Hints: Is It A Canker Sore?

tipshintsHave you developed a sore in your mouth that someone has told you looks like a canker sore? However, since you haven’t had much experience with this type of occurrence, you’re not really sure what to think? Fortunately, if it is a canker, you don’t need to worry. It will likely heal up on its own provided you keep your mouth clean and you don’t mess with it! As for identifying the type of issue going on with your oral cavity, consider some helpful hints.

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