Many of us have heard the term at the dentist’s office, or seen it on a toothpaste box–the infamous tartar. Tartar is the hard calcified deposit that can form on and between teeth which contributes to their decay. Tartar (also referred … Continued
Why are Soft Drinks Bad for Your Teeth?
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So it’s pretty standard knowledge that downing a few soft drinks per day is extremely bad for your teeth. But what makes soft drinks more harmful than other common beverages like coffee or tea? To begin with, there are two … Continued
Treatments for Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive teeth can make activities such as brushing, flossing, eating and drinking uncomfortable and unpleasant. If you have sensitive teeth, it’s important that you take steps to mitigate any pain and see your dentist if necessary. Some steps you can … Continued
Got Cavities? Blame Rats
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That’s right—rats may be the culprit behind dental decay. Not a very pleasant thought to have at the dentist’s office is it? But according to a study coming out of the Stanford School of Medicine, it may be an unfortunate … Continued
Elbow Grease or Shiny Electric Piece? A Study of the Toothbrush
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Teeth brushing has come a long way since the invention of the toothbrush in China during the 1400s. Did you know the first toothbrush was actually made from a small animal bone, by a criminal sitting in a jail cell? … Continued
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2012
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Here at Greenspoint Dental we’ve had a wonderful year. We welcomed our new pediatric dentist Dr. Kari Blankenship to the practice, raised hundreds of dollars for the Mercer Arboretum and continued to offer exceptional and professional dental services to the … Continued
Rethinking the Toothbrush Again (and Again) (and Again)
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If you had to guess how many toothbrush patents were registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2012, how many would you say? 30? 40? Try 138. A recent NPR story revealed that as of Christmas Day, 2012, … Continued
Electronic Toothbrushes: Time to Make the Switch?
You’ve seen them advertised on TV. You’ve heard your friends talk about them. You may have even heard the whirring in action as a friend or family member zapped the dentally dangerous germs away with an electrically powered toothbrush. Is … Continued
Happy Halloween!
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We hope everyone has a safe and fun evening tonight. By the looks of it, we’re going to have almost perfect weather for trick-or-treating. As a dental office, we do feel obligated to warn everyone about eating too much candy. … Continued
Best and Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s about time to start stocking up on candy for neighborhood ghouls and ghosts. When October 31st comes around, you don’t want to be that one place on the block without anything sweet to … Continued