Manual vs Electric Toothbrushes: Which Ones Are Best For You?

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Keeping your teeth as clean as possible can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure which toothbrush to use. Since technological advances have been made in the world of dental care, there are several electronic toothbrushes to choose from, so you don’t have to use a manual toothbrush every day. While there are pros and … Read more

Tooth Decay: The Cause and Prevention

SD Dentist Checking for Tooth Decay

Last week I asked the hygienist what was the most common question patients ask her. She paused a moment to think about it and then said, “Do I have any cavities?” And that brings us to cavities. What causes them? How do we find them? How do we fix them? How can we prevent cavities … Read more

Missing Teeth? Now What?

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Many years ago there were not many options to replace missing teeth.  George Washington was plagued with dental issues most of his life. If you Google ‘George Washington wooden teeth’ you will see all kinds of stories and even pictures of the dentures that George Washington wore (you can actually view the only known set … Read more