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Tag: Brushing

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Dental Care

Discover This Three-Step Routine for Great Oral Hygiene

We all want that coveted sparkling clean smile with gleaming white teeth. So how do we get it? There are plenty of products that promise

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June 27, 2021
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Dental Care

Can You Brush Your Teeth Too Often?

Regularly brushing your teeth is vital for healthy teeth and gums, but sometimes, too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing.

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July 25, 2019
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Dental Care

Why Mouthwash Can’t Compete With Brushing

The allure of a quick clean might make you reach for mouthwash, but is it a substitute for the thorough cleaning power of a toothbrush?

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January 24, 2019
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Dental Care

Do I Need to Brush My Teeth Twice a Day?

With a healthy diet and a wide range of breath fresheners and mouthwashes, you may wonder if brushing your teeth twice a day is necessary.

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January 18, 2019
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I Forgot to Brush My Teeth, What Will Happen?

It happens to the best of us: you’re exhausted and you just go to bed instead of brushing your teeth. Or you overslept and skip

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December 26, 2018
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Dental Education

Parkcrest Dental Explains Mountain Dew Mouth

Mountain Dew Mouth sounds like a bad made-up disease you’d see in a Saturday morning cartoon, but it’s very real. This affliction has gradually has

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December 6, 2018
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Dental Care

Aftercare for Pediatric Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions are no fun, and the healing process can be equally unpleasant. If your child needs to have a tooth extracted, it’s good to

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November 8, 2018
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Dental Products

Parkcrest Dental Explains 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

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October 19, 2018
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Dental Care

How to Improve Your Tongue Health

Although brushing your teeth is important, keeping your tongue clean and healthy is also vital for good oral and dental health. Your tongue contains your

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October 10, 2018
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