Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Doctor Endres recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a […]
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Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should […]
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47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of individuals aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of men and women 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than […]
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Relax in Comfort and Style at Endres Gateway Dentistry In Montgomery
On this blog post from Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery OH, we want to talk about an often-overlooked feature in practices: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local furniture store? Dental chairs were designed especially for the comfort of patient and dental provider alike. At our practice, […]
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Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery OH we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for […]
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Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery OH takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile […]