Author: Scott Frey
Scott Frey is a renowned Orthodontist, professional speaker, and founder of the More than Smiles Movement.
Posted in Oral Health.
Oral-B Toothbrush Comparison
You may have noticed that there are more than a few kinds of electric toothbrushes on the market, and navigating all the features and models can...
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Posted in Invisalign, Oral Health.
As the largest and most experienced provider of Invisalign in Hampton Roads, we have a lot of patients in aligners and frequently get questions about which aligners they should...
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I think it is universally understood you should go to sleep with clean teeth but we don’t always follow the rules (even me). Whether it is finals week, and you are overwhelmed...
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I thought I would share a little dental history today. Like many of the medicines we have today, fluoride was stumbled upon by chance. The discovery of fluoride’s applications...
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cavities around the world
Although people in the United States are known for sparkling smiles, we don’t always have less cavities than other areas of the world. In fact, the...
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Posted in Keeping Kids Healthy, Oral Health.
As a new parent, I thought it would be helpful to share with everyone some important dates to help get your children off to the right start with their teeth, particularly...
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Sodium lauryl sulfate, also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate or SLS, is a common ingredient in toothpaste and as a surfactant. It is basically a type of ‘soap.’ You might be...
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Posted in Keeping Kids Healthy, Oral Health.
We have talked before about how the foundations of great oral health often start even before the first tooth has appeared in the mouth. Moms can help prevent the vertical...
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Establishing good habits like flossing is extremely important for oral health. However, flossing doesn’t really have a reputation as being something exciting and fun...
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For some people, a hyperactive gag reflex can be a real problem at the dentist’s office (or orthodontist – like we are). Although other dental procedures can trigger...
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Before we can have a conversation about reversing gingivitis, it is extremely important to understand that there is a world of difference between gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis...
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