Dental Topics
Plain answers to the questions patients ask us most, written by Dr. Pat Duronio, who founded this practice.
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The best way to brush your teeth
Side to side, thumb and two fingers, never a fist. Most of what goes wrong with brushing is force and inattention, not technique.
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What Kind Of Toothbrush Should I Use?
Cheap brushes are cut straight across; brand-name brushes have rounded bristles. Under a microscope the difference is dramatic — and so is the wear on your teeth.
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How to find the right dentist for you
Find a dentist you are comfortable with — and understand what a routine exam is really checking for.
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What happens when your tooth is infected?
Chronic or severe pain in a tooth usually means a root canal. Here is what the procedure actually involves — and what it does not.
Have a question that isn’t here? Ask us on the phone — we would rather talk it through than have you guess.
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