GoSmile Truly Whitening Toothpaste System Toothpaste that takes whitening to the next level…whitens beneath the enamel for TRUE stain removal! Breakthrough technology for REAL whitening, not just polishing. This toothpaste TRULY whitens, by penetrating enamel – which is translucent – to remove the stains in the dentin that really give teeth their color. The easiest, […]
Top Picks in Mouthwash
The November 2013 issue of REAL SIMPLE magazine notes the top rated mouthwashes according to a test of over 30 brands. Here’s what they found: 1) Best Whitening – REMBRANDT DEEPLY WHITE – Tooth-brightening peroxide helps the liquid penetrate the enamel so it tackles discoloration both on and beneath the surface. Leaves breath minty fresh, […]
Cavities
Did you know? Tooth decay – cavities – rank in the highest of chronic medical conditions. Only colds are more common.
Obliterate Morning Breath
Your nighttime routine can obliterate morning breath! The September issue of “Cosmopolitan” Magazine has a great recommendation to alter your dental hygiene routine at home before bedtime and you can eliminate that pesky morning breath. “BRUSH…for two minutes (30 seconds on each quadrant) to remove surface debris. FLOSS…to dislodge hidden food and plaque – a […]
Watch Your Tongue
An article in Shape Magazine noted that tongue cancer has risen 111% in Caucasian women younger than 44. The cause for the increase in cases is a mystery. During your dental checkup, we conduct a visual examination for oral cancer on the tongue and soft tissues of the mouth. Between your dental visits, be on […]
Which Toothbrush Should I Buy?
What is the difference between medium and soft toothbrushes for plaque removal and soft-tissue abrasion? A study at Franciscan University in Santa Maria, Brazil was conducted to study just this. Students were randomly assigned to brush two contra-lateral quadrants with the medium toothbrush and the other two quadrants with the soft toothbrush, so that both […]