How often do you brush your teeth? How often should you brush your teeth? The American Dental Association recommends that we brush our teeth at least twice a day for a total of two minutes each time. Think about how long you brush. Do you brush for a full two minutes? Most…
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Dr. Jordan Brown, a Florida dentist popular on TikTok, is warning viewers about the potential for their toothbrush to be contaminated with fecal matter. Yuck! In a recent video posted to his TikTok account, he explains that if you can see your toilet and your toothbrush at the same time…
When it’s time to seal the deal with a romantic kiss on Valentine’s Day, make sure your breath is fresh and kissable. Good oral hygiene is key for reducing the risk of halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath. Here are a few more tips to ensure minty-fresh breath: Drink plenty…
Wishing you a happy New Year! Have you established your intentions for 2023 yet? We certainly have! We pledge to present our patients with the highest-grade, most thorough dental care possible. Moreover, we promise to listen to your desires and support you in achieving your smile objectives, creating smiles that…
It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of those cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea can be seen in all age groups, including children, and is defined as intermittent airflow blockage during sleep. More specifically it…
It wasn’t that long ago that metal fillings were the only option to restore teeth affected by tooth decay. While these restorations were once considered the standard of care for treating cavities, in the last decade or so, tooth-colored restorations have become more popular. While some individuals choose to replace…
Patients who had their wisdom teeth removed often had an improved tasting ability many years after having the surgery, says a new study published in June 2021 in the journal Chemical Senses. The study, conducted by Penn Medicine, challenges previous research that suggested that the removal of wisdom teeth negatively…
Patients who had their wisdom teeth removed often had an improved tasting ability many years after having the surgery, says a new study published in June 2021 in the journal Chemical Senses. The study, conducted by Penn Medicine, challenges previous research that suggested that removal of wisdom teeth negatively affected…
We see a lot of patients living with the pain of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD/TMD, and get questions from them about their treatment options. One of the questions we hear frequently is, “Do I need braces to fix my TMD?” Most people cringe at the thought of braces or…
A team from the University of Washington recently identified and classified the different ways people respond to the buildup of dental plaque. The study is the first of its kind to look at how individuals respond to the bacteria-filled, sticky biofilm that accumulates on teeth. The team’s work, published in…