More and more lately, we hear about the need for oral care as a preventive measure against gum disease. Most of us own at least one spool of dental floss. We may even own a Waterpik or other irrigation device. After brushing, we may rinse with antibacterial mouthwash, and we may drink water throughout the… [Read more]
We all master certain activities throughout our lifetime. Once, we didn’t know how to walk; now we can do so without thinking. We have all been brushing our teeth for many, many years, which means we can also do this without thinking. In fact, this is exactly what a large majority of adults do. We… [Read more]
Gingivitis. Everyone’s heard that term, but when most Americans can’t name a single Supreme Court judge, do you think they could really tell you what gingivitis is? In reality, people being at all familiar with the term is probably more due to the ad budget of Listerine than knowledge of dental health. But Dr. Marshall… [Read more]
