There are some general rules out there about how often you should change your toothbrush, but in reality it can vary quite a bit from person to person. In my opinion, there are two major factors that should cause you to change your toothbrush. One of these is the brush
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I get this question all the time. “Why did you ever think you wanted to be a dentist? I hate the dentist.” I usually answer, “Thank you?” I’m still not sure why people say that to my face. I’ll usually explain that I grew up having great dentists. It was
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This one is easy. Yes! Ok, for all you non-believers out there here’s some cold hard facts. And no I don’t mean Beliebers, that’s another type of person entirely. I’m a Beliemer myself. Go Hogs. Anyway back to the facts. Now, I’m only going into the radiographs taken at your
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If your teeth aren’t quite as white as you would like, you are not alone. Everyday several people come into the office asking about teeth whitening. The biggest questions are where do you start, what’s the best way, and is it safe? To answer the last question I like to
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So you had an accident. You tripped on the sidewalk, took a big bite out of that jawbreaker, or attempted to be the hero at that party by opening a bottle with your teeth. Well, now you have a problem. You have this large chip on your front tooth. The
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It’s easy to say that sugary drinks are bad for you, but many people can’t explain why these can be harmful to your teeth. The biggest problem with sugary drinks is their propensity to cause cavities. This word scares many people, but understanding a little more about what they are
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Can I prevent stains from coffee/wine/other on my teeth? If so, how? You can prevent stains from coffee, wine, and some other foods to a certain extent. The number one thing you can do is make sure you keep your teeth clean. This is brushing and flossing two times
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Adult patients have a few different options for straightening their teeth. Which one is better will vary on a case by case basis depending on how much tooth movement is necessary. The best option for all patients to have the quickest movement and most control will be traditional metal braces.
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Dr. Holman answers about what to do in a dental emergency: The first thing you should do with an avulsed (lost) permanent tooth is very lightly remove any visible debris from the tooth. Don’t run the tooth under water or wipe it too vigorously. The next step is try to place
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Dr. Holman answers why it is so important to keep your 6 month checkup: Patient’s should see their 6 month checkup as more than just a quick trip to have their teeth cleaned. There are many parts to a recall appointment. The first part of the exam is reviewing radiographs,
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