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Should You Be Using an Electric Toothbrush?

Dr. Carol Ford — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Your toothbrush keeps your smile bright and clean. “Whether you use an electric or a manual toothbrush is a matter of personal preference,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her cosmetic dentistry office in Phoenix. “Both types will remove plaque and prevent gum disease if used correctly and regularly,” she adds. The website WebMD lists several [...]

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What Kind of Manual Toothbrush Is Best?

Dr. Carol Ford — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:48 +0000

You’ve had a toothbrush for as long as you remember. But is it the right kind of toothbrush for you? How do you choose the best manual brush? “The best brush is one with soft bristles,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix Cosmetic dental practice. “Hard bristles can harm teeth, and worse, they can [...]

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Wedding Photos With Bright Smiles Make a Bright Memory

Dr. Carol Ford — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:58 +0000

You will always treasure the people who shared your wedding day—through photos and videos. In most of the photos, there will be big smiles, individually and in groups. “While everyone has a different level of white, smiles can be embarrassing for someone whose teeth are markedly dingy or yellow,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her [...]

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Plan Your Wedding Smile

Dr. Carol Ford — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:44 +0000

It’s May, and this year’s June brides are smiling their way through showers, rehearsals and last-minute glitches. Brides plan the location and attendants a year ahead of time, and that’s a good time to plan the smile for your wedding day, too. “While not every bride needs to start work a year in advance, it’s [...]

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Are You Getting Your Fluoride?

Dr. Carol Ford — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:52 +0000

Fluoride is a mineral added to the water system to reduce cavities. “Fluoride prevents demineralization of tooth enamel,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix dental practice. “The result is fewer cavities, healthier teeth, and longer-lasting smiles for both children and adults,” she adds. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports “water fluoridation reduces tooth [...]

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Keeping White Teeth White

Dr. Carol Ford — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:38 +0000

Whether your smile has been brightened by your dentist or you are blessed with naturally bright teeth, there are six steps you can take to keep that smile sparkling. “People expect a youthful look to include bright, white teeth,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix Cosmetic Dentistry office. “And the limit for ‘bright’ is [...]

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