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As state and national health and safety regulations change and evolve during these times, Surprise Smiles is dedicated to monitoring and evaluating our dental practice and office space for any potential risks as we serve our patients and community. We strive to maintain an approach to our dentistry services that is both safe and beneficial to everyone we serve. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, comfortable, and relaxed environment for everyone that comes into our dental office. We follow the American Dental Association’s Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 in regard to safe office procedures, workplace hazards, and making decisions for best office practices. We stay informed on recent information given to dentists in this regard, as well as keeping up to date with any changes recommended by the CDC. Please let us know if you have any questions in regard to our health and safety protocols here at Surprise Smiles. We recognize that it can be challenging during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. We all want to get back to our normal lives, and we will be able to do so, in a safe, wise, and healthy manner. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have in regard to our dental practice health and safety protocols, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures we follow. Thank you for continuing to be a valued patient here at Bradshaw Family Dental. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your dental needs through the various services we provide for you, from preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants and more! |
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Posted on 1/20/2020 by Dr. Andrew Zeiger |
![]() We know, we've seen millions of toothbrushes all over the dollar stores- but with regard to your toothbrushes, cheaper may come at a cost to your oral health. Why Toothbrushes Are So ImportantToothbrushes are the most important tool we have for cleaning your teeth. First, toothbrushes help to clean any excess food away from your teeth, which helps to prevent bacteria from gaining a foothold. We want as little bacteria in your mouth as possible, because bacteria cause both tooth decay and gum disease.Brushing your teeth also helps to keep plaque off your teeth. Plaque is that film that settles over your teeth. If it hardens, it can cause tartar, which may cause an infection of your gums. Brushing your teeth keeps plaque at bay. Don't Be Cheap Researchers have noted that while toothbrush handles are roughly the same no matter how cheap or expensive your toothbrush is, the bristles are not. You need to find a toothbrush that is soft, so that it won't damage your teeth. Stiff bristles can actually cause more harm than good. It can even scrape off your tooth enamel, which you definitely don't want. Also, cheap toothbrush bristles are not durable, which means you may not be getting the kind of clean you were hoping for. The bristles have a better chance of coming apart on a cheaper toothbrush than they do with a more expensive one. Do you have questions about how to brush your teeth effectively? Give us a call today, and let us talk to you about how to make sure you are getting the best toothbrush possible for your mouth. Your teeth will thank you. |
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