Dental Floss Picks or Conventional Flossing: Which is Better?

Author: Carmen Ramos (westenddental.com/blog) Taking care of one’s teeth is important. In addition to the social and psychological benefits of maintaining a good smile, adequate oral health also impacts your ongoing physical health. Halitosis. Infection. Heart attack. Stroke. Dementia. None of these conditions are anything that people want — so why don’t more individuals floss? According…

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Silver Diamine Fluoride for Kids

When it comes to your child’s dental health, drilling and filling cavities is a process most parents and kids want to avoid. Now there is an alternative that many parents and dentists are opting for to treat tooth decay in kids – silver diamine fluoride. As with any emerging type of treatment, there are questions…