Month: May 2016

Cleaning Your Tongue For a Cleaner and Fresher Mouth

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / May 31, 2016 / Comments Off on Cleaning Your Tongue For a Cleaner and Fresher Mouth

Most people already know the importance of brushing teeth twice a day. But, are you taking the extra 2 seconds for cleaning your tongue each time? Some folks even go as far as brushing their teeth three to four times and flossing at least once. While both brushing and flossing are effective, they’re not exactly…

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Getting To Know The Reason Behind Your Constant Tooth Grinding

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / May 31, 2016 / Comments Off on Getting To Know The Reason Behind Your Constant Tooth Grinding

If you’ve ever woken up with sore jaw muscles or a massive headache, you may not just be having a hangover; you may already be suffering from bruxism. Bruxism is the constant grinding and clenching of teeth. It usually occurs at night while you’re asleep, although you may also grind your teeth unconsciously during the…

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The Five Key Ingredients In Toothpaste And What They Do

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / May 21, 2016 / Comments Off on The Five Key Ingredients In Toothpaste And What They Do

Most of us go through this daily routine of squeezing a small amount of toothpaste from the tube, putting it on our toothbrush and brushing our teeth. We, or at least those of us who take proper care of our teeth, do it two to three times a day. Although we do it often, most…

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