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Blog Archives
“The Wand STA” Might be the New Anesthetic Future for Dentistry
When you were young, you may remember going to the dentist for a procedure that required anesthetic. You may have also had the unfortunate experience of having that anesthetic administered to you via needles or shots. This alone could possibly account for the prevalence of phobias surrounding dental visits, and … Read More
What is Oil Pulling?
If you’ve perused the internet at all lately, you’ve most likely heard of oil pulling. It’s a trend that has really taken off recently that has actually been around for a long time, dating back to the Indian Ayurvedic medicine tradition that’s 3,000 years old. Many practitioners swear by this … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips, Life Tips
Tagged coconut oil, dental health, oil pulling
What do I do if my Child Knocked Out Her Baby Tooth?
Childhood is a time of bumps and bruises, especially as children are still mastering that whole business of coordinating body movements. Sometimes, a fall that catches a table or edge or a ball to the face can knock out a baby tooth. You may be wondering what to do in … Read More
Posted in Babies, Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Tips, Life Tips, What To Do
Tagged baby teeth, baby teeth knocked out, knocked out tooth, what to do
Best Teeth: 90’s Cartoon Characters
The days of Saturday morning cartoons are gone, and new generations will never know the joy of waking up early to a bowl of sugary cereal and plopping down in front of the TV for hours of entertainment. In homage to this forgotten ritual, we’re bringing you the best teeth from … Read More
Posted in Celebrities, DC Dental, Entertainment, Teeth Facts
Tagged 90s cartoons, best teeth, entertainment, saturday morning cartoons
Tips on Removing Plaque
We’ve all heard the importance of removing plaque from our teeth and how over time, the sticky film of bacteria on our teeth can harden into tartar, which is much more difficult to remove and damaging to our teeth and gums. Dental plaque also contains the bacteria that converts sugar … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips, Health
Tagged dental tips, flossing tips, removing plaque
Best Holiday Gifts on a Budget
Gifts can be tough to pick out and even tougher when you are on a tight budget. DC Dental wants to help with this by suggesting some great gifts for this holiday season that are sure to mind your budget. Telephoto Lens This $20 attachable telephoto lens turns your camera … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Entertainment, Gifts, Holidays, Life Tips
Tagged cheap gifts, gifts, gifts on a budget, Holidays
How Mouthwash Works
While everyone knows the importance of brushing and flossing daily, many people wonder about the importance of using mouthwash as part of their daily oral care routine. While it does work well for freshening your breath instantly, your mouthwash is doing more for you. Here’s a look at how mouthwash … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Products, Dental Science, Dental Tips, Fun stuff
Tagged how mouthwash works, mouthwash types, mouthwash uses
Silk Worm the Key to Helping Those with Dry Mouth Disease
If you’ve never heard the term before, Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition in which ulcers inside the mouth damage the tear ducts and salivary glands, leaving the patient with a constant dry mouth. Saliva is an important part of keeping your mouth from being overwhelmed with the bacteria that cause … Read More
Choosing the Right Toothpaste
So you may not put a lot of thought into all the different types of toothpaste available in the toothpaste aisle unless you have a specific issue with your teeth that you’re addressing. Are they really all that different after all? While many of them boast special features targeting specific … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Products, Dental Tips
Tagged choosing toothpaste, oral care, toothpaste types, whitening toothpaste
Common Mistakes People Make with Dentures
If you’ve recently been fitted with dentures, you may be thinking that you don’t have to take care of them as much as your natural teeth. The truth is, it’s important to maintain great oral care practices as you transition into having them. With great oral care, your dentures can … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Products, Dental Tips, Dentures
Tagged dental tips, dentures, oral care, oral health, taking care of dentures
