It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from Dr. Blasek and Dr. Laurito and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your brushing by avoiding common mistakes. Choose the right brush In almost every case, a soft brush provides the right amount of bristle-strength…
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Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay and promoting good dental health. Most of us drink bottled water now, so many children and adults are not getting the optimum amount of fluoride…
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Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening your mouth, pain in the jaw or face, or any sort of problem with the jaw joint. TMD can be difficult to diagnose because of…
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With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Blasek Family Dentistry will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients are probably already ready to hit the field for some summer fun, we thought we would discuss a few precautions to take when it comes…
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