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We’ve all seen plenty of commercials about electric toothbrushes. But are they really better than manual, old-fashioned brushes? Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes A more thorough cleaning – Bristles on a regular toothbrush can’t quite reach into all of the crevices between our teeth. But the rotation of the bristles on an electric toothbrush can reach […]
Continue ReadingAccording to History.com, Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to our oral health, spit really is “it”. In fact, it turns out the moistness in our mouths plays an integral role in our overall health. These are some interesting facts about saliva you may not know. First of all, what is saliva? Considering the human body is 60 percent water, it […]
Continue ReadingWe all know it’s important to floss, but here are a few tips and reminders that can help keep it top of mind: 1. Floss before you brush: This helps loosen up particles that can then be removed by brushing your teeth afterwards. 2. Floss before bedtime: you don’t want to go to bed with […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the real story behind the Tooth Fairy? Well, it depends on where you look. The Tooth is believed to be a tiny fairy in a tutu with a pair of wings and supposedly originated in the United States in the early part of the 1900s. And it seems that the custom has remained […]
Continue ReadingAlthough the Northern Maryland area may or may not be directly in the path of Hurricane Florence, you need to be ready. Here are a few things to do prior to its potential arrival. Hurricanes can wreak havoc for coastal areas, but there are steps you can take to get ready before a storm strikes. […]
Continue ReadingWhatever the reason for missing teeth, the fact is it can present a variety of challenges. Of course, it may cause you to avoid smiling and lower self-esteem, but it can also limit or prevent you from eating some of the foods you love. Not to mention language formation… a gap between teeth can leave […]
Continue ReadingAs a new school year begins, many of our kids will be hitting the fields, the courts, the ice and more as they participate in team or individual sports. While some sports require equipment such as pads and helmets, one piece of equipment can be overlooked. It is the mouthguard. While mouthguards offer protection from […]
Continue ReadingBack to school means back to the dentist: Identifying problems now can help with better attendance and improved confidence When making your list of to-do’s before another busy school year begins, make sure you include a visit to the dentist. A trip to see the professionals at Longmeadow Family Dental Care makes good sense for […]
Continue ReadingYes, you scream, I scream, we all scream for National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! A lot of folks think of “vanilla” as plain and just uninteresting. If that’s the case, then why is it the most popular flavor of ice cream? Probably because it goes so well with everything! Here’s a little background on National […]
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