Houston Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF feels that electric toothbrushes do clean better than manuel ones. Â Sonicare by Phillips, for example, can clean more surface area faster and more efficiently than a manuel brush. Â Additionally, it is not necessary to press down as hard with the electric ones. Â There are numerous electric toothbrushes […]
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses the psyhological aspect of a smile makeover on ones life.  There is no doubt that a nice smile gives enhances ones confidence and self -esteem.  I am referring to cases of extreme smile makeovers that we have completed for patients and they have come back
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist: Tooth Erosion and its Causes and Prevention Questions arising regarding tooth erosion, or tooth wear is quite common. This erosion, like the loss of land from the waves that pound on it, occurs when the hard part of your teeth is worn away by acid or bruxism (grinding). Left untreated, this can
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Houston, Texas Cosmetic Dentist: Alcohol Containing Mouthrinses Many misconceptions and thoughts regarding alcohol containing mouthrinses have circulated for years. An interesting article in a dental journal offers the following information regarding this subject: Mouthrinses can help reach and clean difficult to reach areas in our mouths, this can kill bacteria that our brushing leaves behind
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April is National Facial Protection Month. This is the time to booster awareness about the importance of guarding against dental and facial injuries amongst athletes, parents, and coaches. Many of us spend time and energy and money to gear up for sports and forget about the important mouthguard. It has been reported that athletes who
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I found a truly interesting article in the Wall Street Journal today that was based on research about smiles.  This is not an article about  improving your smile or cosmetic dentistry, but rather how smiling affects your health!  After reading the article, it truly seems to make sense:  The first paragraph is as follows: Smiling
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According to the peer reviewed clinical Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, a study published stated that ” the physical, medical, and social problems associated with mouth breathing are not recognized by most health professionals.” There seems to be a huge increase in these cases which can be attributed to our society of bottle-feeding,
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Posted: September 5, 2012 Our patients are always asking for the best toothbrush to help them with their oral health. Â We often recommend the Sonicare as it is one of the best and most effective that we have found. Â Somehow, they continue to improve their products and have just released the new Diamondclean Sonicare. What
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Australian researchers have reported on studies that have been examining fish oil as a supplement therapy for gum disease treatment. Dr. Allison Coates, PHD, of the University of South Australia states that there is much evidence for fish oil being effective in reducing periodontal disease, but there is a need for more well designed studiesÂ
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 Finally, Major League Baseball teams this season will be playing baseball with limits on the use of smokeless tobacco, or chewing tobacco, on the field and in front of fans! Little do people know that part of the 5 year collective bargain agreement reached in November included restrictions on smokeless tobacco for players. This
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