Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?

July 16th, 2025

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you for the day as you run out the door or hop in your car. Whatever the reason, bottled water has been coming in ahead of…
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Bells and Whistles for Your Bristles?

July 9th, 2025

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s a lot better than a fraying stick, the manual toothbrush model you’ve used for years might be ready for an upgrade. Should you take…
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How do I know if I have dry mouth?

July 2nd, 2025

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth at bay, including: Brushing your teeth after every meal with a fluoride toothpaste Flossing every day after a meal Avoiding tobacco, as well as drinks…
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I brush my teeth regularly. Why do I need to floss?

June 25th, 2025

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for instance, is also vital; some experts would say, and Dr. Rugama and our team would agree, that it holds just as much importance as brushing…
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