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While the modern toothbrush may have been introduced in 1938,  how you actually go about brushing hasn’t changed much since that time. But the toothbrush itself has evolved quite a bit. Now, you can buy ergonomic toothbrushes in many different styles. Ergonomics is the science behind making products more efficient.  So when you have so […]

Many patients ask us, “What is better? A manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush?” Here is the information we have on best toothbrushes. The important thing to remember is that a toothbrush’s main purpose is to remove dental plaque. Dental plaque causes gingivitis or gum inflammation. The toothpaste you use should include fluoride as one of its […]

Probably one of the most common diseases among us is diabetes. Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. With diabetes being such a prevalent disease, I thought it would be beneficial to address how diabetes affects the mouth – diabetes oral health Diabetic patients are at a higher risk for gum problems (gingivitis, […]

I had the opportunity to sit down with a patient who is very unhappy with her existing lower denture. She has had it for a year and has had to have it realigned multiple times throughout the year. Nothing we could do or what the previous dentist could do could help her out. Our patient […]

Tooth sensitivity is the sharp, brief discomfort that shoots through a tooth when it encounters hot coffee, cold water, sweet foods, or a breath of cold air. It is not an unusual complaint, but it is also not something to accept as permanent. In most cases, sensitivity points to a specific and identifiable cause that […]