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5 Times You Shouldn’t Brush

December 29, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Yes, there are times when you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Learn more:

Is it possible to overdo a good thing*? Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. … [Read more...]

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Get Their Braces Off Faster: 3 Tips for Parents

August 13, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Your teen might find it hard to smile with braces. These tips will help get their braces off faster!

Imagine trying to speak correctly and continually getting your words twisted. That may be your teen’s reality. If your child has braces, you’ve seen the struggles firsthand. Braces make it difficult to speak, eat, and take care of teeth. A brace-wearer’s daily dental routine … [Read more...]

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