As you are browsing the oral hygiene isle at your local Target you may feel a little overwhelmed with the toothbrush options that are available. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a new toothbrush is to buy one with soft or extra soft bristles. Anything harder can wear away your tooth structure. […]
Some patients wonder if brushing once or twice a day is enough if they have braces. Some patients wonder if they can skip brushing all together and use other tools such as a waterpic. The fact is that it is even more important during orthodontic treatment to brush well and we recommend brushing and flossing […]
The “toothbrush” has been used for thousands of years. “Chew sticks,” bone, wood, and ivory were all used as a means to keep the teeth clean in the past. The bristled toothbrush that we use now was invented in 1938. Your toothbrush may not be as clean as you think. Here are some ways […]
As you are browsing the oral hygiene isle at your local Target you may feel a little overwhelmed with the toothbrush options that are available. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a new toothbrush is to buy one with soft or extra soft bristles. Anything harder can wear away your tooth structure. […]
