Prime Smile’s Blog
Benefits of Using an Electric Toothbrush
October 13, 2020
Electric toothbrushes are just one more tool you can use at home to keep your smile healthy between professional cleanings. Except for a few leaps in design over the last 3,000 years, toothbrushes haven't changed much since ancient Babylonians...
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Keeping Your Loved One's Mouths Healthy as They Age
September 14, 2020
As our parents age and need more care, don't forget that their oral health is an essential part of their overall health. There comes a time when we become caregivers to those that raised us. Instead of them shuttling us off to music lessons or karate,...
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Use Your Dental Benefits Before They Expire!
August 19, 2020
Dental offices are open again. Here’s why it’s safe (and important) to get back on the schedule and use your dental benefits before they expire. For a few months, dental offices were advised only to see emergencies and cancel what was...
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Don't Forget Your Child's Back-to-School Dental Visit!
July 13, 2020
In the rush of the last days of summer, it might be tempting to ignore your child's summer dental exam, but skipping it could mean detention for your child's mouth. Back-to-school physical? Scheduled. New clothes and shoes? Bought. But don't forget...
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Dental Abscesses Don't Have to Be A Pain
July 13, 2020
Dental abscesses may sound scary, but they are quickly treated and even preventable! The word abscess can conjure the old-fashioned image of someone with a towel tied around their head with a painful grimace on their face. Thankfully, those days are gone,..
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Keep Cool and Get Relief from Tooth Sensitivity
June 8, 2020
Cold foods can make your sensitive teeth feel like a hot mess. Here are some tips to keep your mouth happy this summer. Whether it’s a tall glass of iced tea or your favorite ice cream cone, everyone has their go-to summer treat to help them cool...
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When Does Thumb Sucking Become a Problem?
May 12, 2020
Many children give up the habit before they start preschool, but for persistent thumb suckers, intervention might be necessary. Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that calms, soothes, and lulls a baby or child to sleep. Even in the womb, fetuses suck...
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When Is a Cleaning More Than a Cleaning?
May 11, 2020
If you've missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or...
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What Are Prophylactic Antibiotics and Do I Need Them?
April 7, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, every aspect of our lives has taken a drastic turn. And while many activities grind to a halt, health-related conditions don’t always follow the same strategy. Dental problems often occur at the most inopportune time,...
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