by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 24, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
You know that you should floss your teeth but what is the best way to floss? Flossing is one of the most effective methods of removing debris from in between your teeth but like many things, how you do it directly impacts your results. The best way to floss your teeth...
by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 17, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Brushing your teeth is incredibly important to maintaining your oral health but which is better, a manual or an electric toothbrush? The battle of electric toothbrush vs manual toothbrush is often one of personal preference and you’ll likely get a different...
by Gary Silverstrom | Oct 4, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Cavities are common, in fact, the only condition more common than cavities and tooth decay is the common cold. Some cavities fly under the radar, but most have early warning signs that will show themselves. The early signs of a cavity can easily be ignored or...
by Gary Silverstrom | Sep 18, 2018 | Science
You’ve probably seen elephants, walruses, or warthogs either at a zoo or in nature documentaries but did you know that their tusks are actually teeth? Tusks are actually elongated, continuously growing front teeth. Many animals have them in pairs and...
by Gary Silverstrom | Sep 3, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
You might not think too much about your regular oral care routine until it comes time for your regular visit to the dentist. All of a sudden you start to worry about how well you’ve taken care of your teeth and what you should do to prepare before a dentist...
by Gary Silverstrom | Aug 27, 2018 | Children's Teeth
One of the most common questions parents have about family dentistry is, “When should I start taking my child to the dentist?” If you’re a parent and you’re uncertain about what age a child should go to the dentist for the first time,...
by Gary Silverstrom | Aug 20, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Toothbrushes have come a long way from the twigs we used to use to get food out of our teeth and now there are more options than ever. When it comes to your standard manual toothbrush, you have a variety of bristle types from extra soft to hard. Each bristle type has...
by Gary Silverstrom | Jul 30, 2018 | Media
The way we shop for everything has changed dramatically over the past few years and there is now a subscription service for just about everything. Colgate has decided to go direct to consumers instead of just selling in stores. According to The Wall Street Journal,...
by Gary Silverstrom | Jul 9, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
Many Americans have just spent the 4th of July barbecuing and drinking with friends. These celebrations are a great way for us to relax and enjoy ourselves, but what does alcohol do to your teeth? Those who drink excessively tend to have higher plaque levels on their...
by Gary Silverstrom | Jul 2, 2018 | Complete Oral Health
When you walk down the oral health aisle at any drug store you’ll find no shortage of mouthwashes to choose from, but what are the benefits of mouthwash, and what are the risks? While mouthwash is not a replacement for daily brushing and flossing, using...
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