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Brushing your teeth is important, sure. You know that. You make sure you brush every morning and every night, and sometimes in between. But are you certain you’re doing it long enough? You might be surprised at how quickly this part of your grooming routine goes…maybe too quickly. According to your dentist and Colgate Oral Care Center, you should really be brushing at least two minutes. Here are a few fun ways to make sure you’re brushing long enough. There’s an app for that! Oral-B teamed up with Apple to create this great app to encourage kids to brush longer…. Read Full Post →

Toothpaste is an essential toiletry for everyone. If you’re using it (at minimum) twice a day, we sure hope you like the taste and texture of your toothpaste. You might randomly select your toothpaste based on what’s on sale, or maybe you just buy the same thing because that’s what you’ve always done. We’re going to talk about some of the different types of toothpastes that you can find on the market today, and maybe you can switch to one that’s right for you. Crest 3D White Vivid Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste The name of this toothpaste is a mouthful, but… Read Full Post →

Did you know the combination of having a toothache and flying can really be a problem? What happens on airplanes is that the atmospheric pressure changes constantly, depending on what the pilot is trying to avoid or trying to get in line with (whether it’s a great jet stream opportunity or a nasty section of uncomfortable turbulence). During takeoff and landing, the atmospheric pressure will change dramatically, and all of these changes can wreak havoc on your ears, your nose, and, you guessed it, your mouth! You are probably familiar with how your ears start to pop on the airplane,… Read Full Post →

Dr. Mink is the latest addition to the Las Cruces Dental Solutions team.  He grew up near Albuquerque, NM, where he graduated from Moriarty High School.  He received a Bachelor’s in Science from Brigham Young University, before heading to Philadelphia, Pa, for dental school.  While in Dental School, Dr. Mink qualified for the Military’s Health Professions Scholarship Program.  He earned his DMD from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, and then embarked on 4 years of active duty military service. While serving in the military, Dr. Mink participated in over 100 hours of continuing education and was trained in advanced dental techniques by several… Read Full Post →

We’ve got the solution for you!  Introducing…tooth fairy letters! Did you swallow it? Drop it?  Wake up with your loose tooth missing? Misplace it before tucking it under your pillow? Just let us know, and one of our highly-trained dentists will certify that you did lose a tooth and create a letter for submission to the tooth fairy.  The tooth fairy has been more than happy to accept these letters in exchange for your money, so do not worry if this happens to you!

Are you flossing like you should? Dentists recommend performing this task at least once a day, but a recent study showed that only 27% of adults actually do it that often. It may not seem like placing a piece of dental floss between your teeth is doing a lot for your oral health, but the couple of minutes spent properly flossing helps remove the plaque and food debris that brushing alone cannot get rid of. Since devoting time to take care of your teeth is so important, you should make it a priority.  Create a Cue What will remind you to floss?  While… Read Full Post →

You may brush your teeth twice a day and think that everything with your oral health is fine. But if you are skipping your routine dental check-ups, you may have some dental issues that are snowballing without you even knowing it. One example of this is gum disease. Gum disease often progresses painlessly so people don’t know they have it until they already have periodontitis, which is irreversible. While gum disease is prevalent in this country, it is absolutely manageable with routine dental care. For this, any other reasons, you should remember to see your dentist for preventive dental care,… Read Full Post →

Have you ever thought about how amazing your teeth are? Not only do they make eating your favorite foods easier, but without them your smile wouldn’t be quite so amazing and the words you speak would come out a little different. As great as your teeth are, there are also some weird facts about teeth you are sure to enjoy. Fact #1 Before toothbrushes were even invented, humans have used various objects to “brush” their teeth. In Ancient Egypt, neem and cinnamon twigs were used. Many years later, the Chinese invented an item that is closest to the toothbrush that… Read Full Post →

Periodontal disease, which is commonly referred to simply as “gum disease” occurs in more than 75 percent of adults, according to The New York Times. Although gum disease is usually believed to be the result of poor oral hygiene habits, in reality, 30 percent or periodontitis sufferers are simply genetically susceptible. The Genetics of Periodontal Disease The biological children of gum disease sufferers are 12 times more likely to have an abundance of the oral bacteria responsible for causing plaque buildup that eventually leads periodontal disease versus children whose parents do not have periodontitis. It is believed that genetic gum disease sufferers have… Read Full Post →

With the plethora of sugary prepackaged juice drinks and sodas on the store shelves these days, it’s nearly impossible for children and parents alike to resist the temptation to indulge. The bad news is that these sweet drinks not only hinder your child’s ability to concentrate, they also pose a significant threat to tooth enamel. Soda Study Recent research published in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) journal General Dentistry highlighted the citric and/or phosphoric acid content of soft drinks and sugary non-cola drinks. These acids erode your tooth enamel, and though sodas have more acid than juice and other… Read Full Post →