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What’s on your Christmas list this year for Santa? I can tell you something that should be on there – an electric toothbrush. If you’ve never used one, you’re missing out! Here’s why I recommend electric toothbrushes, and what you should look for when buying one....

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? This year, put good oral health on your list if you’re lucky enough to have it. Good oral health is something that’s easily overlooked, but it affects your quality of life in a big way and shouldn’t be taken...

What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? Haunted houses? Ghost stories? Frightening costumes? For dentists and orthodontists like me, it’s the candy. Keeping braces clean at the best of times is a challenge. With mountains of candy that can potentially damage braces, Halloween doesn’t make it any...

Back to school means getting into the routine of new classes, new teachers, and nightly homework. Could it also mean a first trip to the orthodontist for your child? If your child has just entered the second grade, it could be time for them to go...

Getting braces is a big deal and a big investment.  It changes what we can eat and how we take care of our teeth for a significant amount of time.  However, it doesn’t change everything! In fact, you’ll find you do everything you did before –...

It’s summertime, which means a lot of the stresses and pressures of the school year are off! Sleeping in, going on trips, more treats…anything goes on summer vacation! While your schedule might be more relaxed, keeping up with essentials like your braces is crucial to your...

Parents are always looking for ways to make toothbrush time more fun for the little ones. Fortunately, the digital age has brought along with it a number of fun gadgets, games, and apps to do just that. Here’s some tech that parents can check out if...

In a previous blog post we looked at why flossing is so important for your oral and overall health. It’s always important to floss, but it’s especially for people with braces to floss to make sure they’re keeping their mouth free from food particles and plaque...

Did you know that a little piece of string is powerful enough to save your teeth, and maybe even your life? Sounds crazy, but it’s true. I’m talking, of course, about dental floss. Though we all know by now that we’re supposed to floss daily, many...