http://www.freysmiles.com/blog en stfrey@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-21T13:01:20+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/floss-brush-or-mouthwash-first http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/floss-brush-or-mouthwash-first#When:03:54:29Z Should you brush first or floss first, and should you use a mouthwash before or after brushing? It matters and we share the science behind the correct order with you. Oral Health, Patient Education, 2011-11-22T03:54:29+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/evaluate-your-oral-hygiene-skills-using-a-plaque-scoring-test http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/evaluate-your-oral-hygiene-skills-using-a-plaque-scoring-test#When:12:23:07Z Using a simple plaque scoring method, you can track your brushing ability and overall oral hygiene so you can make improvements or build your child's brushing skills. Oral Health, Keeping Kids Healthy, DIY Solutions, Patient Education, 2011-09-27T12:23:07+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-brush-your-teeth-with-an-electric-powered-toothbrush http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-brush-your-teeth-with-an-electric-powered-toothbrush#When:09:43:11Z Master your toothbrushing technique for electric powered toothbrushes with these tips. Oral Health, Keeping Kids Healthy, DIY Solutions, Patient Education, 2011-09-20T09:43:11+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-brush-your-teeth-correctly-with-a-manual-toothbrush http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-brush-your-teeth-correctly-with-a-manual-toothbrush#When:06:41:41Z Teach your child to brush your teeth correctly with a manual toothbrush with a back to basics approach focusing on tactile feedback. Oral Health, Keeping Kids Healthy, DIY Solutions, Patient Education, 2011-09-13T06:41:41+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-test-your-gums-for-health-track-your-periodontal-progress http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-to-test-your-gums-for-health-track-your-periodontal-progress#When:03:43:40Z A simple at home do it yourself exam to test the health of your gums and track your progress. Oral Health, Keeping Kids Healthy, DIY Solutions, Patient Education, 2011-09-06T03:43:40+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/xylitol-mints-as-an-effective-alternative-to-xylitol-gum http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/xylitol-mints-as-an-effective-alternative-to-xylitol-gum#When:17:32:12Z Sometimes jaw problems can get in the way of being able to chew xylitol gum. Fortunately, xylitol mints are a great alternative when you have TMJ problems. Oral Health, Keeping Kids Healthy, Patient Education, 2011-07-12T17:32:12+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/cavities-vs-acid-erosion http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/cavities-vs-acid-erosion#When:04:49:14Z Even though acids play a role in both processes, acid erosion and dental cavities are quite different from each other. Oral Health, Patient Education, 2011-06-28T04:49:14+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-long-do-you-need-to-wear-retainers http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/how-long-do-you-need-to-wear-retainers#When:19:46:30Z We get asked about retainers a lot. I hope this post helps you understand why wearing retainers is important. Oral Health, Patient Education, 2011-06-14T19:46:30+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/places-in-your-mouth-where-floss-cannot-clean http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/places-in-your-mouth-where-floss-cannot-clean#When:16:34:53Z Flossing has long been the standard way to clean in between your teeth. Unfortunately, there are quite a few areas where floss cannot do its job well and will miss dental plaque. Oral Health, Patient Education, 2011-06-07T16:34:53+00:00 http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/the-best-way-to-care-for-clean-orthodontic-retainers http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/the-best-way-to-care-for-clean-orthodontic-retainers#When:13:23:22Z Clean your orthodontic retainers, clear aligners, mouthguards, and nightguards the right way with these tips and tricks. Oral Health, Patient Education, 2011-05-31T13:23:22+00:00