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Notes on caring for your smile
Clear answers to the questions we hear most at the clinic: what to do at home, what to expect from each treatment and when it’s worth coming in.
PreventionLatestIs fluoride toothpaste dangerous? The short answer, and the numbers
Yes, it’s safe. And yes, there is a dose at which fluoride is dangerous: it’s more than 200 times what you use when you brush. Here are the numbers, and how much toothpaste to use at each age.Dr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readRead article
KidsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readThe first 1,000 days: why oral health starts before the first tooth
KidsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readTongue-tie: how to spot it and when it’s worth having it checked
KidsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readIt’s not how much sugar your child eats, it’s how many times a day
KidsDr. Vanessa Machuca5 min readDental care in the operating room: when it’s recommended and what to expect
OrthodonticsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readDoes my child need braces? Why the answer may come sooner than you think
PreventionDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readI brush three times a day. Why do I still get tartar?
TreatmentsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readDental implants: why a missing tooth isn’t just about looks
TreatmentsDr. Vanessa Machuca4 min readTeeth grinding: why you do it and what actually works to treat it
OrthodonticsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readBraces or clear aligners: the question isn’t which is better, it’s which fits your case
TreatmentsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readRoot canals without fear: the pain comes before the treatment, not during it
KidsDr. Vanessa Machuca3 min readFrenectomy: what it involves, what recovery is like and what to ask firstWhatsApp /
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