Dear Cloud Nine Patients, We hope this letter finds you well, and that you are enjoying your summer so far! We have some exciting new changes at our office and wanted to keep you all aware of the happenings. Dr. Ballard has accepted a position in New Zealand to teach dentistry. This is a tremendous […]
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Marijuana’s Harmful Effects on the Mouth
GREAT article from Live Strong on the effects of marijuana on your mouth! Read below or click on the link. by DONNA PLEIS, RDH, BSBA http://www.livestrong.com/article/85963-benefits-medical-marijuana/ About 8.1 million people in the United States use marijuana, also called cannabis, on a daily or almost daily basis, reports the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and […]
Can you brush your teeth TOO hard?
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The answer is absolutely! Brushing your teeth too hard (known as “toothbrush abrasion”) or using a toothbrush with hard bristles can not only hurt your gums, causing them to recede, but can actually remove the protective enamel coating your teeth. Over brushing can wear down the enamel on your teeth and push back the gums which […]