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How to Brush a Baby’s Teeth
Posted on in FamilyBrushing a Baby’s Teeth Click on this Link to Watch Dr. J show how to Brush a Baby’s Teeth. A special thanks to Dr. J’s son for being a very willing model for this demonstration!
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5 New Year’s Resolutions Your Teeth Want You To Make
In just a few days, the new year will be upon us. Many of you will decide upon a few resolutions, a few changes, you’d like to make in your life for the coming year. What if your teeth could have a say in your resolutions? They might look something like this: 1. Stop drinking …
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How Often Should I Go To The Dentist?
Posted on in FamilyIt used to be that dentists focused on fixing dental problems instead of on preventing them. Trips to the dentist were signaled when a tooth hurt, or something was obviously wrong. This seemed to be backwards; it meant always playing “catch up” and never staying ahead of the dental needs of patients. Preventative Dentistry Dental …
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Finding The Perfect Toothpaste
Posted on in FamilyThe toothpaste aisle at the store is a bit daunting. There seems to be an endless selection of brands, flavors, and kinds of toothpaste. Some say they are for whitening, others are for cavity control, and others proclaim they are for sensitive teeth. How do you choose a toothpaste with all of these options? Are …
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Choosing A Power Toothbrush That’s Right For You
The first successful electric toothbrush , the Broxodent, was invented in Switzerland by Dr. Philippe-Guy Woog in 1954. Electric brushes were initially created for patients with limited motor skills as well as orthodontic patients. Claims have been made that power toothbrushes are more effective than manual ones as they are less dependent upon patients brushing …
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Teeth Or Not: Are Dentures The Best Answer?
Posted on in Family“To have teeth, or not to have teeth, dear Hamlet.” That is the question, and dentures are seldom the answer. Many times a patient will come into my office and indicate that they think all of their dental problems will be over if they could just get dentures. In fact, some think they never have …
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