Orthodontics is becoming a much more popular treatment because of advancements in technology, affordability and the increasing awareness about how a straight and healthy smile positively impacts our...
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Patients in my dental chair, young and old, asking me about orthodontic treatment, specifically braces, and looking for my opinion if they should go ahead with the treatment. I get asked by my older...
Hygienist Compares: Sonicare vs. Oral-B Electric Toothbrushes
As a dental hygienist, many of my patients, friends, and family ask me what electric toothbrush really is the best, Oral-B or Sonicare, and which electric toothbrush they should be buying? Oral-B...
Can Tonsil Stones Give You Bad Breath? Causes and What to Do!
When I was younger, I had many bouts of strep throat, which led to my tonsils becoming more cryptic (meaning hollow areas) with many folds that catch bacteria and food debris. So tonsil stones are...
Our mouth is the gateway to our entire bodies, and how we bite (also called occlusion), and how our teeth are aligned can impact our oral health. The way our teeth are aligned can also impact our...
It takes time, energy and money to whiten teeth. And by investing all of that, you want the results to be the best they can be, and last as long as possible. When my patients and I discuss whitening...