Drs. Crum & Crum and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s in toothpaste and how it actually works? The mouth is home to more than 500 types of microorganisms that feed on leftover food…
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A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake patients make in their oral care routine, and it can be detrimental to the gums and teeth. What can brushing too hard cause? Receding gums…
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In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. Dry mouth can be the result of certain medications you’re taking, aging, tobacco use, nerve damage, or chemotherapy. Depending on whether you’re aware of…
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Drs. Crum & Crum and our team know that your smile is one of your most distinguishing features, and one of the first things people notice about your appearance. Whether you hesitate when you smile, would like to fix imperfections, or simply wouldn’t mind increasing your self-confidence, we would like to remind you that our…
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