Most people take their daily tooth brushing and flossing routines for granted. If you’ve been brushing and flossing the same way since you were a toddler, it may be time to take a few minutes to brush up on some of the basics of maintaining your optimal oral health. Visiting a family dentistry team twice a year for dental exams and cleanings is essential, but the other 363 days of the year, oral hygiene is up to you. In this post, we’ll walk through some tips to help you make the most of your at-home hygiene routine.
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Tooth Brushing & Flossing Tips to Keep Your Family Smiling
June 4, 2018
5 Tips to Keep Kids’ Smiles Healthy this Summer
Summertime is great for kids, but it can be a real struggle for parents. Keeping up with our children all day, planning activities, searching for caregivers, and other issues arise over the summer. Another thing to keep in mind to ensure your kids have a healthy and safe summer is oral health. In this post, we’ll talk about some of the things you should keep in mind to help kids maintain their optimal level of oral health all summer long.
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Springfield Dentist Dr. Olson Believes Strongly in Prevention
March 17, 2017
Can you believe that we’re more than halfway through the month of March already? Life is just so busy that the days just seem to roll into weeks, and the weeks roll into months—you get the idea. But no matter how life gets, you owe it to yourself and your family to stay on track with six-month dental checkups. These regularly scheduled visits to see Springfield dentist Dr. Olson and his team can truly help prevent dental problems from developing.
Professional Teeth Whitening in Springfield
November 16, 2016
As you age, it is normal to begin to notice tooth discoloration. However, the rate and severity of discoloration is impacted by several factors, such as lifestyle habits, foods and drinks, and poor oral hygiene. When your smile starts to dull, many turn to over-the-counter whitening treatments to regain their confidence. However, these products are ineffective. To gain drastic results that last, you need professional teeth whitening in Springfield. At Olson Family Dental, we use the Zoom! Whitening System to reverse tooth discoloration for a bright, white smile.
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