This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush can be considered an assault weapon against your smile if used immediately after eating certain foods. Enamel is like the tooth’s shield. It is a…
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A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Burk & Flinn Orthodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Rockville and Olney, MD office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between…
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If you’re like most adults, you aren't enthused about the idea of having to get traditional metal braces. The look, feel, and cost keep many people from getting the smile they want. However, many options are available at our Rockville and Olney, MD office if you’re looking for a cost-effective and more discreet way to…
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Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation oscillation? That’s when the head of the toothbrush alternately rotates in one direction and then the other. Power toothbrushes can deliver up to 50,000…
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