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Dental Hygiene

The Benefits of Tongue Scraping

Tongue Scraping: The Why and How Many times, we go to the dentist with the idea that our oral health is focused, first and foremost, on the teeth and gums. However, we should look more at one appendage that is just as crucial when it comes to wellness – the tongue! We use it to taste, and we use it to talk. But do you know the proper techniques to take care of your tongue? Ashly Rothrock, a member of dental hygienist team at Artistic Dental, has all of the answers: “Scraping the tongue removes bacteria and toxins from the [...]

2018-05-02T15:22:42+00:00Tags: , , , , |
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Childrens Dental Care Starts Now: How to teach oral hygiene

Teaching healthy habits is much more about what we do than what we say. Children will closely observe their parents’ behavior and other important adults in their lives as they learn and form their own behaviors and habits. In other words, it is important that parents practice what they preach when it comes to maintaining good oral hygiene. It can be difficult for children to understand the importance of taking good care of their teeth and gums and how it can impact their overall health. Fortunately, there are ways to engage kids using age appropriate activities to help them understand [...]

2019-07-02T22:25:30+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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How does pregnancy affect your oral health?

Pregnancy presents a unique set of challenges affecting oral health. If you are considering getting pregnant, we highly recommend seeing your dentist for a teeth cleaning and exam in advance. However, if you are already pregnant, the second trimester is the best time to receive routine dental care, but you should wait until after the baby is born to have any major procedures or oral surgeries. It is important to take good care of your teeth and gums while pregnant as the hormonal changes increase the risk of developing gum disease due to the body’s response to plaque. Pregnancy does [...]

2019-11-05T19:09:18+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Which Cleans Better: A Manual or Electric Toothbrush?

If you’re in the market for a new toothbrush you may be asking yourself if it’s better to stick with an old-fashioned manual toothbrush or if it’s time to upgrade to an electric one. The American Dental Association states that you can effectively clean your teeth with either, so long as you are using the correct technique. This means the decision really comes down to personal preference. Before deciding between an electric or manual toothbrush, here are some things to consider: Electric toothbrushes can be easier for people who have arthritis or other difficulties moving the brush across their teeth. [...]

2020-07-11T23:08:30+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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