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Dentist Offers 4 Questions Worth Asking the Hygienist

September 12, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 10:32 pm

A woman at her dental appointment.It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to the dentist or the hygienist, both are experts when it comes to managing your oral health and helping you improve whenever possible. Of course, it’s understandable if you feel shy initially. The fact of the matter is the team members at the practice can’t read your mind, but it also makes sense if you aren’t even sure where to start.

By going over this brief list, striking up a conversation about dental health should be much easier.

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Dentist Explains Why Cleaning the Tongue is So Important

September 5, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 9:44 pm

A person sticking their tongue out.The tongue is one of the most essential tools in our toolbox when it comes to eating, digesting, tasting, chewing and speaking effectively throughout the day. While this intricate group of muscles is responsible for so much, it’s quite surprising how many people don’t bother to keep it as clean as they should.

So why is cleaning your tongue so important? What happens if we don’t clean it enough? What is the best way to keep it clean and prevent issues like chronic bad breath on a daily basis? Keep reading to learn all that and more from a dentist.

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