By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin As adults, we know that maintaining our oral health requires consistency and diligence. For kids? Consistency and diligence don’t even begin to cover it. Sometimes, just getting them into the bathroom to brush can be a challenge, let alone making sure each of their tiny little teeth are free of plaque. […]
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You know how sensitive your teeth feel when you head outside in the winter and breathe through your mouth? What causes this seasonal tooth pain? How does neglecting your pearly whites increase the risk? And what are the best ways to alleviate the discomfort? Read on! What causes seasonal/temperature related tooth pain? Extreme temperatures caused by
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By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. It’s October so it must be National Dental Hygiene Month! Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to floss? For healthy teeth and gums, it’s what you do with the floss that really matters. Keep this in mind this month and every other month
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In the great debate between brushing and flossing, Theresa, a hygienist at Gallery57Dental, recommends flossing first. “Researchers have found that flossing before brushing is the ideal sequence for the most thorough removal of dental plaque.” Why Floss First? According to research when you floss first, you pull food debris and bacteria from the gum line
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If your kids brush their teeth only once per day, that’s definitely better than not all. But when is the best time to brush? In the morning or at night? Brushing In the Morning Toothbrushing should be done both in the morning after eating breakfast and in the evening after eating dinner and any snacks.
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By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. Summer is almost here and we’re all starting to plan for those well-deserved and long overdue vacations or long weekend trips. You’ve packed everything you need – clothes, snacks, medications. You’ve thought of everything…uh-oh…except…your toothbrush. What do you do when you’ve reached your destination and realize it’s time to brush?
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By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin Do you really brush twice a day? Floss once a day? We know. It’s hard to make good habits! Solidifying your OWN oral health routine can be tough. Throwing a kid into the mix? That’s a whole other story. And multiple kids? Well, I speak from experience when I say that
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By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. Is it safe? Yes! And here’s why: • A new study by the American Dental Association (ADA) indicates that less than 1% of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. • The ADA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that dentistry is essential health care. • The
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By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. Picture this! You sit down on your comfy couch, with a favorite beverage in one hand and an overflowing bowl of hot fresh popcorn in the other. An exciting new television show or movie starts and you pop a handful into your mouth. When you bite down, you suddenly feel
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By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H. Even though Halloween might look a little different this year, there will still be plenty of ghosts, goblins, and goodies! But the sugar in your favorite treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Why? The bacteria in your mouth are probably way more excited
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