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Is an Electric Toothbrush Better Than Manual?

Is an electric toothbrush better than manual? How sonic and oscillating brushes work, features worth having, who benefits and how to brush right. Learn more.

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Do I Need a Dental Cleaning If I Brush and Floss?

Do you need a dental cleaning if you brush and floss? What professional cleanings remove and check that home care can't, in Timonium, MD. Book today.

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The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859

What does the American Dental Association do? The ADA since 1859: ethics, education, the Seal, and how it fits holistic dental care in Timonium. Learn more.

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When Brushing Is a Battle: Tips for Parents

When brushing is a battle: calm tips for toddlers and preschoolers, choosing a kids' toothbrush and toothpaste, and what PKE toothpaste is. Book today.

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Dental health
Oral Infection: Signs, Causes and When to Call

Oral infection signs and causes: abscesses, gum infection, when a swollen face is an emergency and how infections are treated in Timonium, MD. Call us today.

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How Often Should You Get a Dental Checkup?

How often should you get a dental checkup? Every six months for most, more often with implants or gum disease, plus yearly oral cancer screening. Book today.

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Soda Spells Double Trouble for Teeth and Gums

Why soda spells double trouble for teeth and gums: sugar, acid, diet soda, other drinks and how to protect enamel without fluoride in Timonium, MD. Book today.

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Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

Common myths about cosmetic dentistry treatments: bridges, braces, bonding, crowns, whitening and gum lifts, and how the right option is chosen. Learn more.

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Acidic Foods and Your Tooth Enamel

Is sour cream acidic? Is ham? Which acidic foods and drinks really wear down tooth enamel, the habits that protect it, and how we can help. Book today.

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