Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we would like for the brushing and flossing to do all the work for us, in reality, we really are what we eat — and a…
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Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and when it’s time to replace it. If you need to brush up on your toothbrush care knowledge, we’ve got you covered so brushing will always…
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At Tooth in Boots, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which Dr. Rugama will tell you, is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush. When food is…
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If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with Dr. Rugama and our staff. Often, though, months pass between visits, which is a very long time for a child. How can you make your preschooler’s return visit…
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