• Call Us 417-887-1220
  • Make An Appointment
  • Visit Us
  • 417-887-1220
  • Make An Appointment
  • Dental Services
    • General Dentistry
      • Gum Disease
      • Tooth Extractions
      • Fillings
      • Root Canals
      • Dental FAQs
    • Orthodontics
      • Two-Phase Treatment
      • Early Orthodontic Treatment with Dr. Steven Harrison
      • Adult Orthodontic Treatment by Dr. Steven Harrison
      • Orthodontics for Teens
      • Retainer Instructions
      • Emergency Care
      • Life with Braces
        • Types of Braces
        • Traditional Braces
        • Clear Aligners
        • Clear Ceramic Braces
    • Dental Implants
      • Implant-Supported Dentures
      • X-Guide Imaging Machine for Dental Implants
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Dental Care for Your Baby
      • Thumb Sucking
      • Tooth Decay
      • Cavities
      • Tooth Extractions
      • Pediatric Dental FAQs
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • ICON White Spot Treatment
      • Botox
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Invisalign
        • Invisalign at Parkcrest
        • Teen Invisalign
      • Bridges
      • Crowns
      • Veneers
      • Dentures
      • Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
  • New Patients
    • Tour Our Office
    • Financial Information
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Testimonials
    • Patient Forms
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • Preventive Care
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Brushing & Flossing Tips
    • Orthodontic Dentistry: Brushing & Flossing with Braces
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Radiology
    • General Dentistry & Oral Cancer Screening
    • Sealants at the Parkcrest Dental Group
    • General Dentistry & Fluoride
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Meet Dr. Scott
    • Meet Dr. Ropka
    • Meet Dr. Harrison
    • Meet Dr. Hall
    • Meet Dr. Fannin
    • Meet Dr. Dills
    • Meet Dr. Sponenberg
    • Meet Dr. Snider
    • Meet Dr. Allie
    • Community Involvement
    • What Sets Us Apart
    • 50th Anniversary
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
    • Braces
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Dental
    • Dental Care
    • Dental Education
    • Dental Implants
    • Dental Products
    • FAQ
    • Floss
    • Guides
      • After Oral Surgery
      • Botox in Springfield
      • Calcium Deposits
      • Caregiver’s Guide
      • Choosing a Dentist
      • Dental Care
      • Dental Emergencies
      • Our Offices
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Your Child’s First Visit
    • Pediatric
    • Teeth Whitening
  • Dental Services
    • General Dentistry
      • Gum Disease
      • Tooth Extractions
      • Fillings
      • Root Canals
      • Dental FAQs
    • Orthodontics
      • Two-Phase Treatment
      • Early Orthodontic Treatment with Dr. Steven Harrison
      • Adult Orthodontic Treatment by Dr. Steven Harrison
      • Orthodontics for Teens
      • Retainer Instructions
      • Emergency Care
      • Life with Braces
        • Types of Braces
        • Traditional Braces
        • Clear Aligners
        • Clear Ceramic Braces
    • Dental Implants
      • Implant-Supported Dentures
      • X-Guide Imaging Machine for Dental Implants
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Dental Care for Your Baby
      • Thumb Sucking
      • Tooth Decay
      • Cavities
      • Tooth Extractions
      • Pediatric Dental FAQs
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • ICON White Spot Treatment
      • Botox
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Invisalign
        • Invisalign at Parkcrest
        • Teen Invisalign
      • Bridges
      • Crowns
      • Veneers
      • Dentures
      • Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
  • New Patients
    • Tour Our Office
    • Financial Information
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Testimonials
    • Patient Forms
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • Preventive Care
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Brushing & Flossing Tips
    • Orthodontic Dentistry: Brushing & Flossing with Braces
    • Parkcrest Dental Group Radiology
    • General Dentistry & Oral Cancer Screening
    • Sealants at the Parkcrest Dental Group
    • General Dentistry & Fluoride
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Meet Dr. Scott
    • Meet Dr. Ropka
    • Meet Dr. Harrison
    • Meet Dr. Hall
    • Meet Dr. Fannin
    • Meet Dr. Dills
    • Meet Dr. Sponenberg
    • Meet Dr. Snider
    • Meet Dr. Allie
    • Community Involvement
    • What Sets Us Apart
    • 50th Anniversary
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
    • Braces
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Dental
    • Dental Care
    • Dental Education
    • Dental Implants
    • Dental Products
    • FAQ
    • Floss
    • Guides
      • After Oral Surgery
      • Botox in Springfield
      • Calcium Deposits
      • Caregiver’s Guide
      • Choosing a Dentist
      • Dental Care
      • Dental Emergencies
      • Our Offices
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Your Child’s First Visit
    • Pediatric
    • Teeth Whitening

Parkcrest Dental Group Blog

Tag: Brushing Teeth

Woman’s hand holding white toothbrush
Dental Products

4 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean Without Brushing

There are lots of different reasons you might find yourself without a toothbrush. Whether you forgot to bring it on a vacation or you accidentally

Read More »
July 14, 2019
Little child with toothbrush sitting in the sink
Pediatric

My Child Won’t Brush Their Teeth!

Getting your child to brush their teeth can be a challenging task in itself. Brushing your teeth isn’t the most fun task ever, which is

Read More »
April 9, 2019
Girl holding multiple toothbrushes on a blue background
Braces

Brushing With Braces

When you first get braces, brushing your teeth can turn into a time consuming and difficult task. The metal brackets make it hard to reach

Read More »
March 18, 2019
Woman putting charcoal toothpaste on toothbrush
Dental Products

Teeth Whitening With Charcoal Toothpaste

Charcoal-activated toothpaste has recently become all the rage on social media. You may have seen people brushing their teeth with a silty black substance and

Read More »
October 20, 2018
Close-up of toothbrush bristles
Dental Products

Complete Guide to Different Toothbrush Bristles

When it comes to brushing your teeth, you may not think much about the size and texture of your toothbrush bristles. However, your toothbrush bristles

Read More »
October 19, 2018
Young woman with braces holding her toothbrushes
Braces

Brushing Your Teeth With Braces

When you or your child gets braces, some parts of daily life will change a little bit. Simple things like eating or flossing your teeth

Read More »
October 18, 2018
Woman brushing her teeth too hard.
Dental Products

Can We Brush Our Teeth Too Hard?

We learn as children that brushing our teeth properly is important to protect against cavities. So we brush each and every day, twice a day

Read More »
October 5, 2018
Man using Mouthwash at Parkcrest Dental
Dental Care

Why You Can’t Replace Brushing Your Teeth with Just Mouthwash

Brushing your teeth is (hopefully) a habit that you have had since you were a child. There are few things that we do as subconsciously

Read More »
February 12, 2018
Pediatric dentistry myths
Dental Education

Common Myths About Pediatric Dentistry

By the time they lose their first tooth, some kids think only the tooth fairy cares about those pearly whites. They have never seen a

Read More »
January 26, 2018
« Previous Page1 Page2 Next »
Archives
Search
Categories
  • Braces (63)
  • Cosmetic Dentistry (35)
  • Dental (19)
  • Dental Care (148)
  • Dental Education (165)
  • Dental Implants (18)
  • Dental Products (64)
  • FAQ (149)
  • Floss (12)
  • Guides (13)
  • Pediatric (63)
  • Teeth Whitening (29)
  • 540 W LaSalle St, Springfield, MO 65807
  • (417) 887-1220
  • Follow Us:
  • Dental FAQs
  • Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
  • Pediatric Dental FAQs
  • Privacy Practices

Web Design: BigPxl