As dentists, we think brushing your teeth is naturally very important. It’s so important, in fact, you should do it multiple times a day! But what is also important is what you brush your teeth with: your toothbrush. Not just any toothbrush will do. There’s a right way and a wrong way to choose a toothbrush that works best for you and your family. Here’s a simple guide to finding the right … [Read more...]

People don’t mind brushing their teeth, even if they don’t brush as often or as consistently as they should. But for some reason, people really don’t like flossing - only 30% of Americans floss daily and 32% of us never floss. As dentists, we’re naturally biased in favor of flossing. It may seem inconvenient, but it really doesn’t take as long as you think, and the benefits of flossing make … [Read more...]

Uh-oh - you have a tooth that for whatever reason needs to come out. No one likes a tooth extraction. And often, people stress out because they’re not sure if they need to see a dentist or an oral surgeon when it comes to having their teeth pulled. The good news is that both dentists and oral surgeons can extract teeth. Which one is best for you depends on a few different circumstances. Go … [Read more...]