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You’re such a good dental patient. Your dentist and hygienist instructed you on how to remove the plaque from your teeth so you could avoid cavities and gum disease. Since you didn’t want either of those, you decided to take good care of your teeth. Even though it wasn’t easy, you brushed and flossed every day. You took the time and made the effort. The …

Dentists Fail – Your Health Suffers

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

You’re at risk. The cost could be your teeth, or even your life. Your dentist knows it, but hasn’t been able fix it. You’re completely unaware. There’s no pain, so it’s hard to get your attention. Many problems have no pain, like diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or even cancer. This is serious. I’m a dentist. I know.

You’re in denial. Your dentist’s attempts to help …

Tips to a Healthy Mouth, Without Flossing

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Keeping your teeth clean shouldn’t be a chore, and it doesn’t have to be. After 28 years of observing what works and what doesn’t, I’ve discovered directed water irrigation to be the most effective method of plaque and toxin removal. Combined with brushing, it works far better than brushing and flossing alone, and is much easier. Follow these simple 5 steps: 1. Use as warm …

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