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Parkview Dental's No Cavity Club We are proud to introduce a new childrens reward program at Parkview Dental.  Our younger patients up to the age of 13 years old are eligible for this program.  A patient who receives a good oral hygiene report with no cavities from the dentist during their routine check up visit will be eligible to put their name into montly drawing for free movie tickets.   Your child's oral health is important to us and … [Read more...] about Parkview Dental’s ~ No Cavity Club

Tip #12~Boycott Nail Biting Biting your nails doesn't just harm the appearance of your hands — it can also damage your teeth and become an oral hygiene issue.  Chronic nail biting can cause your teeth to move out of place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. Some people have a habit of holding objects — such as pens, pencils, or eyeglasses — between their teeth when concentrating on a … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #12

Tip #11~Risk-Free Rinses Though there’s some controversy surrounding mouthwash (some studies have linked alcohol-containing mouthwash to oral cancer risk), the ADA has given a number of oral rinses its seal of acceptance. As an oral care staple, mouthwash helps clean bacteria from the inner cheeks, under the tongue, and other places where a toothbrush and floss can’t reach. But because mouthwashes come with a variety of added ingredients, from … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #11

Toothpaste With Sensitivity Training Are your teeth particularly sensitive? Try toothpaste made for sensitive teeth.  These special formulated toothpaste are made to ease the discomfort by sealing the tubules that lead to the nerves in your teeth. A recent study in the American Journal of Dentistry shows that, when used twice daily, sensitive toothpastes can provide instant and long-lasting relief from dental sensitivity to air, pressure, heat, … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #10

Tip #9~Inter-dental Cleaners These small brushes are shaped like little Christmas trees — and you work them between the teeth.  Called inter-dental or inter-proximal cleaners, they are most useful for cleaning debris stuck between teeth and for removing germs and bacterial plaque at the gum-tooth line. A number of manufacturers make inter-dental cleaners, including Butler, Dentek, and Oral B. And you don’t need to worry about these tools doing … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #9

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