According to a new study, oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric toothbrushes were significantly more effective than manual brushes in reducing plaque and gingivitis in children.   Published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, the study analysed levels of plaque and gingivitis over four weeks. ...Read More

​Food and bacteria buildup form a sticky film on the teeth’s surface and along the gumline. The term for this is “plaque.”   When a person eats, the bacteria in the plaque produce acids that can lead to cavities. Streptococcus mutans is a type of bacteria that plays a role in this decay.   ...Read More

Dental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into a person’s jawbone. A person may need an implant if they have lost one or more teeth.Dental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into a person’s jawbone. A person may need an implant if they have lost one or more teeth. &n ...Read More

1. Brush regularly but not aggressively   ...Read More