toothpaste

You and the Tube

Start reading labels to choose the right toothpaste for you and your family. All toothpastes have certain ingredients in common. They’ll contain mild abrasives for scrubbing, foaming detergents to help float away debris, fluoride to protect tooth enamel, thickening agents for stability, humectants for moisture retention, and [...]

By |2013-05-28T00:00:53-07:00May 28, 2013|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on You and the Tube

Brushing Tips

What is the best technique for brushing? There are a number of effective brushing techniques. Patients are advised to ask during an appointment to determine which is the best one for them, since tooth position and gum condition vary. One effective, easy-to-remember technique involves using a circular [...]

By |2012-08-28T00:00:00-07:00August 28, 2012|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Brushing Tips

Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste

Why is brushing with it important? Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons. First and foremost, a toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque, a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth that causes caries, gum disease, and eventual tooth [...]

By |2012-04-17T08:00:54-07:00April 17, 2012|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste