Teaching children the value of good oral care can be an all or nothing affair. Children may be afraid of sitting in a dentist chair or hate the taste of certain brands of toothpaste. When it’s a struggle to wean your toddler off the binkie, it’s comforting to know a pediatric dentist has seen it…
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Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Have you been considering whitening your teeth? As you probably know, there are many different teeth whitening options to choose from, including whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, bleaching trays and lasers. While the promise of a beautiful, pearly smile can be enticing; you may have concerns about whether or not whitening your teeth is safe. If…
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste
The abundant toothpaste brands, types, and advertising hype can make it difficult to find the one that’s right for you. Toothpaste touts everything from added fluoride, protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque and tartar buildup, as well as help with sensitivity, teeth whitening, and breath freshening. The purpose of toothpaste is to help keep your teeth and…
Can Your Toothpaste Damage Your Teeth?
It’s a lesson we’ve been taught since we were young: Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Seems simple enough, right? But with so many toothpaste choices out there, how do you know which type is best? And are there any that can could damage your teeth? Some of the ingredients in toothpaste that…