If you were to visit Oral B or Phillip’s websites you would find that they under no uncertain terms state that the powered toothbrushes are more effective than manually brushing. This is not surprising. Many manufacturers of products claim to be the champions of that industry. You can find the “best” diets, Airborne claims to fight off colds, and Audiomason’s speakers are 200,000% more eco-friendly than your home speakers. We feel that it is beneficial to provide you with an analysis of the powered toothbrushes with data to back it up. (more…)
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Are Powered Toothbrushes Better Than Manual?
March 1, 2014
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How Your Dentist Can Treat Sleep Apnea
February 26, 2014
Do you have sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition characterized by brief lapses in breath during sleep. These can range from just a few in the course of an evening to so many that sleep is severely disturbed. A significant percentage of people that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea don’t even know they have the affliction. Hopefully this can shed some insight into the problem. (more…)
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Are You Missing Teeth? What are Your Options to Replace Missing Teeth?
February 19, 2014
Are you missing teeth? Does this make it more difficult to chew or speak? Do these teeth show when you smile? Teeth are lost due to many different reasons. Trauma, decay, systemic complications, and other reasons can leave a person without one or more teeth. Your dentist cares about your existing teeth and one of the primary goals in dentistry is the retention of the healthy natural teeth. When teeth are already missing, however, whats done is done. Here we will discuss several different treatments that are available for you from your dentist. (more…)
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What are the Cosmetic Dentistry Options?
February 13, 2014
Cosmetic dentistry is a progressive segment of dentistry. There are constantly new materials, technologies, and methods to attain the best possible results. Cosmetic dentistry refers to any sections of dentistry that are designed to make the teeth, gums, and smile of patients as aesthetically pleasing as possible. You will see many dentists market themselves as cosmetic dentists. There is no formally recognized training involved in cosmetic dentistry so dentists can freely use this term in their description. This information makes it crucial for patients to interview the prospective doctor to determine that particular doctor’s qualifications. The best way to become trained as a “cosmetic dentist” is to become a master at the different treatments involved in this section as well as the ability to properly treatment plan any situation. (more…)
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Would You Like to Whiten Your Teeth in Just One Visit?
February 8, 2014
Demystifying the World of Whitening Products
The term “whitening” is used in about every package you can pick up at the grocery store for toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels. This term seems to be used extremely liberally. In a recent study done by MSNBC, the citizens of the US spend over 1.4 billion dollars on over the counter tooth whitening products every year. Is this money wasted or does it work? The answer is essentially, sometimes. A quick explanation of tooth staining can provide some clarity on the issue. (more…)
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Have You Been Brushing Your Teeth Incorrectly?
January 29, 2014
Do You Brush Your Teeth Correctly? Maybe Not
Many adults have been brushing incorrectly for their entire lives and have no idea that they are doing it wrong. In a study it was found that proper oral hygiene training resulted in a 50% reduction in plaque scores after only 3 months of active therapy.(DeVore et al., 1990)What does this mean? Many adults are practicing improper oral hygiene methods. (more…)
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Benefits of Dentures
January 16, 2014
When teeth are missing there is a number of reasons to replace them. First aesthetically, this can be a difficult social problem. People with missing teeth have reported to think about the “tooth gap” with every smile and every conversation. In addition, eating can be problematic. Food can become lodged in an area with missing teeth and be annoying as well as damaging to the gingival tissue where the tooth or teeth previously resided. Functional problems also arise from missing teeth. Speech patterns can be affected if teeth in the front are missing. Missing teeth also make the face sag and indent and give the “old maid” look where the chin appears protruded. (more…)
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Oral Health Care Guidelines For Your Children
January 5, 2014
Historically many people have seen children’s oral healthcare as almost optional. The care of deciduous teeth, otherwise known as baby teeth, was seen as of little importance. The idea was that they will fall out so the worst case scenario is not all that bad. This could not be further from the reality of the situation. Oral healthcare of deciduous teeth and a child’s gums and mouth are extremely important for the health of the permanent teeth as well as the overall health of the child. Neglecting the proper care can lead to irreparable problems later on and significant costs that are associated. This blog provides some tips and fundamentals of how to provide the best care of your child’s teeth and oral health. (more…)
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What Causes Bad Breath and How to Remedy the Problem
December 31, 2013
Bad breath is otherwise known as halitosis. Halitosis has many causes and the proper identification of halitosis is crucial for the ability to correct the problem. Not only can this be a difficult social issue but it can also indicate more serious health problems. (more…)
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Invisalign: A Terrific Alternative to Conventional Braces
November 29, 2013
Orthodontics is a facet of dentistry designed to correct dental as well as skeletal problems. One way to correct some of these tooth related problems is Invisalign™. Invisalign™ is nearly invisible so it has become a popular way to correct dental related issues. Serving as a great alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign™ can manage: (more…)
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