Your toothbrush may be nastier than you think. Find out when to ditch it. As you reach for your toothbrush each morning, you may not realize what’s hanging out on its bristles. Toothbrushes can become contaminated with oral microbial organisms whenever they are placed in the mouth, says Sharon Cooper, PhD., a clinical associate professor…
DetailsAward reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Personal Care Dentistry has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. This is the third straight year that Personal Care Dentistry has won…
DetailsWhy Are Plaque and Tartar So Bad for Your Oral Health? Most of us have grown up hearing about how you should brush your teeth after every meal and floss daily. But why exactly is that so important to your oral health? Because skipping those essentials of good tooth care opens the door to the…
DetailsGrinding Your Teeth Bruxism Can Lead to a Host of Oral Health Issues Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise. Why…
Details10 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goal Whether you’re one of those people who like to make a set of New Year’s resolutions at the start of every year or even if you aren’t setting goals for better oral health is something that is worth doing just about any time of the year. See…
DetailsHere Are 5 Ideas That Should Make Your Holiday Travels a Little Less Stressful We don’t have to tell you: the winter holidays mark one of the busiest seasons of the year. With shopping, parties and vacations jam-packed on the calendar, it’s no wonder that many people take shortcuts when it comes to oral health…
DetailsAmazing Light Shows, Holiday Villages, Winter Skating and Much, Much More There are more than enough Twin Cities activities to keep your family busy this holiday season. From light displays to Christmas Tree Farms, performances to family outings you’ll find something to entertain you and your family and keep everyone in the holiday spirit! CP Holiday…
DetailsCheck These Tips Twice to Stay Off Your Dentist’s Naughty List This Season No matter how much you love your dentist at Personal Care Dentistry, he or she probably doesn’t top the list of people you want to spend quality time with on Christmas Eve. Follow these five tips to steer clear of emergency trips…
DetailsTake the Quiz on Oral Health and You Could Win a $50 Visa Gift Card! The American Dental Association has a great website resource for oral health care called Mouth Healthy. They have a quick five-question fact or fiction quiz that features the following statements: It’s OK to whiten my teeth at home if I…
DetailsFind Out The Facts About What Veneers Can And Cant’ Do – For Your Smile Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing…
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