Not necessarily! There are a number of electric toothbrushes that are fantastic. In our office, we like to recommend the Sonicare toothbrush, …
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Are electric toothbrushes really better?
Not necessarily! There are a number of electric toothbrushes that are fantastic. In our office, we like to recommend the Sonicare toothbrush, which looks most like a standard toothbrush, cleans very effectively, is user friendly and is a quality product. But the most important factor in picking your toothbrush is: which toothbrush will you will use the most? The Idea Time: Two Minutes The ideal length for an adequate brushing session is two minutes. One benefit of going electric is that many electric toothbrushes have timers telling you...
read moreHow bad are sports drinks for my teeth?
Though sports drinks’ marketing campaigns emphasize their health benefits, their success is (at least in part) due to their flavor. If Gatorade tasted like prune juice, it would likely not resonate with as many consumers! The Risk Consequently, sports drinks are guilty of “softening” your teeth up by adding sugar to their recipe. This encourages bacterial activity in your mouth, making it easier for “bad” bacteria to make their way into the weak spots in your teeth. If this continues for more than a couple of days...
read moreIs there really a way to straighten my teeth without wearing braces?
Yes! When it is appropriate, Invisalign is a great way to straighten your teeth without having to wear braces! Instead of using wires, brackets and rubber bands to move your teeth, clear, custom trays are made to get the work done. The trays are hardly noticeable—you will be able to talk, work and do all your normal daily activities with the trays in place. Every two weeks you get new trays that help gently guide your teeth back into place. Treatment length is different for everyone, depending on the amount of tooth movement required, but is...
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