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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes: What’s the Difference?

September 7th, 2011

Everybody is jumping on the electric toothbrush bandwagon in recent years, with many experts in the dental field claiming electric toothbrushes provide superior dental care. It’s true that electric toothbrushes are recommended for those who can’t do a good job brushing manually or who have arthritis or other conditions. But manual toothbrushes do have some…
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The trouble with bottled water

August 29th, 2011

Our team at Lemont Family Dental knows that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the traditional tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! For more than 60 years, water fluoridation has proved to be a safe and cost-effective…
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy You

August 23rd, 2011

Our team at Lemont Family Dental recently found a great video about oral care from thevisualMD. Did you know that there are more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people living on earth? The short video discusses how bacteria form in your mouth, and how oral care is essential for not only your…
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The importance of regular checkups

August 16th, 2011

If you’re brushing and flossing on a regular basis, we think that’s fantastic! But, don’t forget that it’s also important to visit Lemont Family Dental every six months, in addition to brushing your teeth a couple times a day. Because your dental health is important to us, we'd like to remind you that it's time…
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