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Toothpicks: a Pointed Problem

What’s long, slender, hard, sharp, indigestible and potentially hazardous? That common and seemingly harmless sliver of wood called a toothpick. Reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association point to toothpicks as causing thousands of injuries a year, mostly to young children. Youngsters aged five to [...]

By |2013-03-19T00:00:20-07:00March 19, 2013|Patient Education|Comments Off on Toothpicks: a Pointed Problem

Facts on Flossing

Flosses and picks Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing germs that accumulates on teeth, including places where toothbrushes can't reach. This can lead to gum disease. The best way to get rid of plaque is to brush and floss your teeth carefully every day. The [...]

By |2013-02-12T00:00:53-08:00February 12, 2013|Preventative Dentistry|Comments Off on Facts on Flossing