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Tip #8~Battery-Powered Electric Toothbrushes If you want to upgrade your toothbrush, but can’t swing the cost of a higher-end, high-tech rechargeable model, consider a battery-powered electric toothbrush, which will only cost you $27.00 at Parkview Dental. Battery-operated electric toothbrushes are similar in design to regular manual toothbrushes, but they have added vibration for extra cleaning action to your dental health efforts. Look for one … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #8

Tip #7~Say No to Soda Always have a soda on hand? Carbonated drinks can be bad for your teeth, because they tend to be full of sugar and are very acidic. Even diet sodas are harmful due to the high acid levels which are corroding to your enamel.   The effects of soda on teeth are even worse if you slowly sip it over a long period of time.   The acidity in soda can lead to dental health problems such as decay around your gum line and … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #7

Tip #6~Your Teeth Are Not a Tool Many people use their teeth to break off a tag on clothing, rip open a package of potato chips, or even unscrew bottle tops. But our teeth are meant to help us do three things: Chew food, speak properly, and look better when we smile. Teeth are not pliers and teeth are not hooks.  Using your teeth as a tool is a threat to dental health that can cause your teeth to crack or even damage dental work that has already … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #6

Tip #5~These Two Products Receive 5 Teeth Whitening Stars Crest Whitestrips come in as many as seven different formulations.  This can be very confusing for the consumer!  Crest Whitestrips Supreme Professional strength are bleaching strips different from all the over the counter bleaching products in two ways:  these whitestrips are five times stronger and have advanced seal technology.  This provides a form fit, no slip grip that molds and … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #5

Tip #4~Refrain From Jaw Clenching and Tooth Grinding For some people, stress can trigger frequent clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth. This severe amount of pressure on your teeth can cause micro fractures within the teeth. Micro fractures are weakened areas in your teeth that put them at risk for further damage. Jaw clenching or tooth grinding can also damage dental work.   If you’re one of the many people that grind or clench your … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #4

  Celebrating Patti's Retirement from Parkview Dental... Thank you for your 21 years of service to Parkview Dental~Patti.  We will miss you...enjoy your retirement years!! … [Read more...] about Patti Retires from Parkview Dental…