Benefits of a Power Toothbrush

Brushing with a power toothbrush has many benefits over brushing with a regular manual toothbrush. The usual argument against a power toothbrush is cost. While there are still models costing $150, there are much cheaper options that can provide the same benefits. We recommend the Oral-B Vitality for under $40. Brush head replacements are available, and are the same price as manual toothbrushes.

Studies have shown that an average user brushing with a power toothbrush for two minutes is like a trained professional brushing their teeth with a manual toothbrush for eight minutes. A power toothbrush does all the work for you. It has a built in timer, ensuring the user brushes their teeth for the whole two minutes. They are great for kids, who don't have the dexterity or patience to brush as they should.

A power toothbrush is easy to maintain. Removable brush heads cost as much as regular toothbrushes, and can be purchased in our office. The rechargeable batteries keep the toothbrush charged and ready for use.

We recommend:

Oral-B Triumph

Oral-B Vitality

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Dr. Dave on Gum Disease

Here is more information on periodontal disease, better known as gum disease, presented by Dr. Dave Rothan.

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What is Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)?

Periodontal disease, better known as gum disease, is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. It is an infection affecting the teeth, gums, and bone surrounding teeth.

Periodontal disease is caused by the accumulation of plaque on the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food and bacteria constantly forming on teeth. If plaque is not removed every day the bacteria in plaque finds the spaces in between the teeth and gums. Once there the bacteria begins to produce toxins. These toxins result in the destruction of bone around the teeth. Once bone has been lost, it can not grow back on its own.

There are some warning signs of periodontal disease. Persistent bad breath, bleeding of the gums when brushing or flossing, soft, swollen, or tender gums, gums pulling away from the teeth, or loose teeth can all be signs of periodontal disease. It’s also possible to not notice any symptoms at all. Many people with periodontal disease are unaware of anything wrong.

Periodontal disease is diagnosed with a thorough examination using a periodontal probe, and x-rays. Periodontal probing carefully measures the space between the gums and teeth. When the gum and teeth begin to separate, it is called a pocket. Generally the deeper the pocket, the greater the spread of the periodontal disease.

Once diagnosed with periodontal disease Dr.’s Dave and Mike Rothan will discuss with you your treatment options. They will also stress proper home care to minimize bone loss and restore the health of your gums.

If you have any further questions on periodontal disease, or your oral health in general, please contact Twin Dental, at 513-825-6111 or FrontDesk@TwinDental.com.

Welcome

Twin Dental would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to everyone who reads our posts on the Twin Dental Newsletter. For current patients, this is a place to keep abreast on news around the office and to learn about proper tooth care techniques, products and procedures. For non-patients reading our posts, this can be a place to learn more about our practice before deciding if we are the right dentist for you.

Twin Dental focuses on a friendly environment and the comfort of the patient, all while maintaining a excellent, quality dentistry at competitive pricing.

We offer a variety of services including, tooth cleanings, composites, dentures, veneers, crowns, emergency dental services, sleep apnea devices, and much much more.

Embedded in this post is a video from Dr. Dave Rothan, welcoming everyone to our practice and website. Please feel free to watch.

If you would like more information please call our office at 513-825-6111, email us at
FrontDesk@TwinDental.com or visit us at TwinDental.com