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Electric VS Traditional: Toothbrushes and Floss

cmsmasters — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:42:38 +0000

Research shows that electric toothbrushes–like an Oral-B oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush–consistently reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a manual toothbrush in both the short-and-long term.

The main benefits to an electric toothbrush are:

Consistent power delivery for a dentist like clean
Can remove up to 100% more plaque than a manual brush
Reduces tooth decay and improves gum health
Can help eliminate bad breath
Timers and pacers to encourage a 2 minute clean
Various cleaning modes
Different brush heads – Differing styles to achieve differing results
Fading bristles – Reminding you when to change your brush head
Value added features – Travel cases, apps & more
Fun and engaging – Reduces the boredom to ensure a proper clean
Internal or removable batteries – 5 days to 6 months battery life
Relatively low lifetime cost
Confidence – Cleaner, healthier teeth boost your self satisfaction

1. Yaacob M, et al.,. Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014

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Be Proud Of Your Beautiful Shiny Smile

cmsmasters — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:11:29 +0000

Your smile is the first thing people should notice. Be Proud Of Your Beautiful Shiny Smile!

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Everything You Want To Know About Cosmetic Dentistry

cmsmasters — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:05:05 +0000

Come in to Borough Dental care for all your cosmetic dental needs.

More details to follow

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When Should Toddlers Go to the Dentist?

cmsmasters — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:56:21 +0000

It’s important to get an early start on dental care, so that your child will learn that visiting the dentist is a regular part of health care. The first step is to choose a dentist for your child.

It may be your own dentist or one who specializes in treating children (called a pediatric dentist). Once you have selected a dentist, call the office to find out at what age he or she prefers to see child patients for the first time. We encourage the assessment of infants, by a dentist, within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age.

It’s important to make the first visit a positive experience for your child – one reason why it’s best to visit before a problem develops. If you think there is a problem, however, take your child to the dentist right away, no matter what age.

If you are a nervous dental patient, ask your spouse or another family member to take the child for the appointment. If your child senses that you are nervous, he or she may feel nervous too. When you talk to your child about going to the dentist, explain what will happen without adding things like “it won’t hurt” or “don’t be scared.”

Be sure to get an early start on regular dental care at home. Start cleaning your child’s mouth with a soft damp cloth before teeth come in and continue with a soft toothbrush once he or she has a first tooth. Limit the number of sugary treats you give your child, and focus on healthy food choices from the very beginning.

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