Tag: smile
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Who Invented the Toothbrush?
Article written by Elite Dental Group. We all own at least one toothbrush and yet we probably never give much thought to where our toothbrush came from. A toothbrush is usually made out of plastic and nylon. The hard plastic handle makes it easy to grasp. The bristles are made out of nylon. For thousands of…
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The dangers of DIY plaque scraping?
Article written byElite Dental Group Plaque is a common problem that needs to be addressed as it causes teeth to discolor and develop tartar that causes decay. Often patients will have their plaque removed when they visit a dentist for their annual check-up or after a dental procedure. However, removing plaque using over-the-counter plaque scrapers…