You don’t clean at the right time of day If you were to only brush once a day when would be the best time? Night time of course! When you are sleeping is the longest period of the day when you are not eating, and therefore, feeding the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum…
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6 Tips to Help With Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints I encounter in the office, especially at this time of year when the weather gets frigid outdoors. Sensitivity results from exposure of the nerve endings that connect to the pulp tissue inside the tooth, commonly referred to as “the nerve”. This typically occurs when the protective…
7 Good Tooth Brushing Techniques for a Healthy 2017
Start the new year off right with these tips from the American Dental Association. Change your brush as soon as the bristles start fraying, about every 3 months, or sooner if needed. Also change your brush after recovering from an illness. Brush for 2 minutes at least twice a day. Most people only brush for…
