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Using Your Head: A New Study on Brushes
While brushing regularly (at least twice a day, with flossing) is the general rule that Dr. Barrett asks patients to follow, new research on the type of toothbrush one might use has thrown another variable into the mix: your toothbrush head. Are you a solid head or a hollow head? According to a study performed…
Read MoreA World Record in Surplus Teeth
There are many causes of jaw pain, swelling, and discomfort that dentists will treat within their professional lives– but few like the one seen a month ago by doctors in India. When Ashik Gavai was brought into the hospital by his family after suffering from jaw pain for 18 months, his father feared the 17-year-old…
Read MoreThe Custom Mouthguard: Scourge of Sports-Related Injuries
Remember a few weeks ago when Barrett Family Dental investigated ways to “protect your teeth from the sports you love?” Well… we just found a new study that sheds more light on the benefits of mouthguards– specifically custom-made mouthguards. Custom-Made vs OTC The study, which was performed by General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed journal of the…
Read More9 Simple Ways to Improve Your Day in Just Five Minutes
For most people, five minutes a day isn’t enough time to check their Facebook status, write a quick email, or visit their favorite blog. It’s only a small bit of time after all, but it’s plenty of time for you do one thing that can make your entire day a whole lot better. So take…
Read MoreProtect Your Teeth from the Games You Love
Anyone watching the World Cup Games has witnessed how great skill, great passion, and a great sport can lead to… some pretty gnarly injuries. After watching Argentina’s defender Pablo Zabaleta take a punishing header and lie bleeding from his mouth on the ground, we at Barrett Family Dental feel inspired to talk a little bit…
Read MoreA Bite From the Past
The Fourth of July approaches, and with it, thoughts of our founding fathers’ teeth– well, perhaps George Washington’s teeth. By now, you might be aware that contrary to popular belief, our first president’s teeth were not made of wood, as was once supposed, but that doesn’t mean George didn’t have trouble biting into his BBQ.…
Read MoreFor Our Smallest Patients: A Dental Introduction
At Barrett Family Dental, we know that a lifetime’s enjoyment of healthy teeth starts at childhood. That’s why we encourage our families to bring their new patients in as soon as teeth start to erupt– usually around one year of age. Introducing small patients to the office and our team gently, through short, fun, visits,…
Read MoreCommon Oral Health Problems Every Parent Should Know
There are a variety of problems that can negatively impact a child’s oral health, including tooth decay, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and premature tooth loss. While your child’s baby teeth eventually fall and are replaced with permanent teeth, maintaining the health of their baby teeth ranks as vitally important to his or her overall well-being.…
Read MoreA Brief History of Dentistry
While brushing your teeth and flossing daily, scheduling regular dental checkups, and not suffering from crippling pain caused by an oral health problem all seem pretty basic by today standards, that wasn’t always the case. The practice of dentistry has come a long ways since its inception, and often doesn’t receive enough credit for the…
Read MoreHow Your Gum Health Affects Heart Health
A new study has provided additional evidence that a link exists between an individual’s oral health and his or her heart health. According to researchers, an association between periodontal disease, including tooth loss and bleeding gums, and heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and large waistline, has been uncovered. Based on this…
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