Should I Use an Electric or Traditional Toothbrush?
October 24, 2017
One of the most common questions we hear from patients is, “Should I use a traditional or electric toothbrush?” The answer is not always what patients want to hear – it’s up to you. It’s true. Both manual and electric toothbrushes will adequately clean your smile as long as you use them properly. In combination with regular preventive dental checkups, maintaining your daily oral hygiene routine, including thorough tooth brushing, is the key to achieving and maintaining your healthiest smile. Keep reading to learn more about how to keep your teeth shining with any kind of toothbrush.
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Dentist in Richardson Gives Tips to Keep up Hygiene
September 12, 2016
Toothbrushing and flossing are simple oral hygiene practices, but so important. They protect mouths from decay and gum disease, the major reasons behind tooth loss in the United States. Your Richardson dentists, Dr. Tom McDougal and Dr. Chris Richards, possess impressive curriculum vitae, but tell patients at-home hygiene and lifestyle greatly contribute to the skill and artistry the doctors apply to their patients.