How to Choose a Toothbrush

Imagine: standing in the dental aisle of your local grocery store, you are confronted with shelves upon shelves of toothbrushes. Each toothbrush looks, more or less, the same. They may come in a variety of colors, softness levels, and some even have batteries, but, for the most part, there’s nothing that distinguishes one from the other nor makes one of the many options jump out as the toothbrush you should buy. Despite all the bells and whistles used by companies to differentiate their dental products from one another, what makes a good toothbrush is actually quite simple…

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Common Dental Myths

You’ve probably heard or experienced a few of these dental myths before in your life. Below, we separate fact from fiction!

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What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping.

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A question every Lexington dentist is frequently asked: There are so many options at the store, what toothpaste should I buy? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as one toothpaste consumer may need a product that helps with their teeth sensitivity and another may desire whiter teeth. But what are all these different types of toothpaste? Do you really need that many options? Do they even work? No matter what your mouth demands, we’re here to narrow down what all the different variety of toothpastes are for and to help shine some light on the toothpaste that is right for you. Remember: always talk to your Lexington dentist if you’re concerned about a specific type of toothpaste. Better safe than sorry!

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White smiles aren’t just attractive, they can lead to better first impressions and job opportunities. That’s right, job applicants with white teeth receive more job offers than their yellow-stained counterparts. If you shy away from group photos, afraid someone will tell you to smile, there are several ways of whitening your teeth for you to get relief and a proud, brighter smile.

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