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If you read Dentaltown Magazine, you may have received the edited, paper version of this article today in your snail mail box. But because I don’t have to make room for saliva ejector advertisements in...
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View ArticleHow do you floss under a retainer?
I used to dread seeing patients with fixed lingual retainers. I mean, they’re great because they keep your teeth from shifting after you’ve had braces, but GAWRSH, do they have to be so difficult to...
View ArticleGet Listerine fluoride for free with Obamacare – maybe
I feel very targeted right now. It’s because I’m one of the 16% of Americans that everyone is fighting to either “guarantee insurance” for or “force insurance” upon, depending on which side of the...
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What do you get when you start with a silicone sports mouthguard, embed it with hundreds of tiny bristles, and magnetize a rechargable toothpaste ball that vibrates and cleans all of your teeth at the...
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It’s a no-brainer. Dental hygiene, specifically brushing your teeth, is important. But, if you’re a parent with little kids, it’s not always easy. Kids can be stubborn – especially when every aspect of...
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COVID-19 restrictions limit dental visits to all but emergency care, which means that millions of patients are overdue to have their teeth cleaned. And because preventive services are not critical in...
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