The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this necessary tool over time. Rotation oscillation happens when the head of the toothbrush rotates from one direction to the other. The benefit of powered toothbrushes…
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Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and sometimes even binge eating of sweets. It's hard to look the other way when grocery stores and pharmacies are invaded with goodies connected to the…
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A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Melanie Parker Orthodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our San Diego, CA office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth,…
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Your opinions matter to Dr. Melanie Parker and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning more about. After all, our blog is here for you to enjoy! We’d like to encourage you to send us any ideas about what…
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