Levy Dental Group | New Haven, CT

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❓ QUESTION: Do you use an electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush? Today, we disucss the differences of electric toothbrushes vs manual.

Let's highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of manual brushes:

👍Some of the main advantages of a MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH are:
◾Price! Yes, you can find these products basically anywhere and for cheap
◾Different variations (i.e, color, size, bristles)
◾Transportable. Anywhere you go, a manual toothbrush is easy to pack.
◾Easily replaceable

👎Disadvantages of a Manual Toothbrush:
◾No timers
◾No extra help (you need good brushing techniques)
◾Difficult to use for children and the disabled
◾Brushing too rough can damage your gums and teeth

👍Benefits of an ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH:
◾Great for children and the disabled
◾More effective for removing plaque (if used correctly)
◾Great for cleaning teeth with braces
◾Can create enthusiasm for brushing your teeth

👎Disadvantages for an Electric Toothbrush:
◾Require replacing and changing of toothbrush heads (usually every 3 months)
◾Costly
◾Susceptible to damage ... See MoreSee Less

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Back by popular demand, it’s our periodontist, Dr. Michael Wiener! Today, Dr. Wiener begins the discussion of dental implants here at Levy Dental. We will be going into more detail about the different ways you can use implants to replace missing teeth or even get rid of that denture. Stay tuned for more Tooth Talk Thursdays!

In the meantime, here is more information about dental implants:

👉What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a small, titanium post that is about the size of the root of your natural tooth. Dental implants are placed into your jaw bone, and fill the role of your missing root. Once your implant is placed, we are able to finish it with a variety of dental restorations.

💥We offer a wide variety of implant services, each designed to address a specific need. Here are some of the ways that we can use implants:

◾Standard implants are simply a replacement for one tooth.
◾Implant-supported bridges are for patients missing more than one tooth.
◾All-on-4 and All-on-6 solutions are permanent, full-mouth restorations.
◾Implant-supported and implant-retained dentures are a way to achieve greater support from the dentures you already have. ... See MoreSee Less

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Tooth Talk Thursday with Dr. Bogucki! 🦷Today, she explains the importance of having dental films, or x-rays. Be sure to post your questions or way hi!😀 ... See MoreSee Less

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