Choosing a Toothbrush

Never before has there been such a dizzying array of toothbrushes on the market. Consumers are inundated with new designs, materials, attachments, and colors. Whatever toothbrush design you choose, the most important thing is that you use the toothbrush at least 2-3 times a day. Moreover, how long you spend brushing your teeth is as critical as how often you brush.  This ensures complete plaque removal in hard to reach areas.

Mechanical and manual toothbrushes

Our dental team highly recommends a mechanical (electric) toothbrush. The pulsations break up plaque efficiently. Many models now have timers to remind you to brush longer.

It is always nice to have a backup manual toothbrush. When choosing a manual toothbrush, look for a compact head with very soft, rounded bristles.

Post-Operative Instructions for Temporary Veneers

Post-Operative Instructions for a Temporary Inlay

Post-Operative Instructions for Permanent Veneers

Post-Operative Instructions for a Temporary Onlay

Post-Operative Instructions for a Permanent Onlay

Post-Operative Instructions for a Composite Filling

Post-Operative Instructions for a Permanent Inlay

Post-Operative Instructions for a Temporary Crown

Post-Operative Instructions for a Temporary Bridge

Post-Operative Instructions for a Crown

Post-Operative Instructions for a Bridge

Crown Prep with Core Buildup

Filling vs Inlay

Prophy vs Scaling and Root Planing

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy

Gingivectomy (Esthetic)

Dry Mouth

Fluoride Treatments

Caring for a Hybrid Denture

Manual versus Electric Toothbrush

Caring for a Bridge (Implant-Supported)

Caring for a Bridge (Traditional)

Caring for a Dental Implant

Home Maintenance for Dentures

Proper Toothbrushing Technique

Proper Flossing Technique

Plaque and Calculus

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Consequences of Bone Loss

Surgical Extraction (Other)

Composite Filling (Anterior)

Impacted Third Molar

Single Tooth Loss

Simple Extraction

Scaling and Root Planing

Inlay (Impression)

Debridement