It’s National Ice Cream Month and we at Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics love ice cream! My favorite flavors are chocolate, Rocky Road, and anything BlueBird. I love adding toppings to my ice cream, especially chocolate syrup and cherries. After enjoying a delicious bowl of ice cream, remember to brush your teeth for a bit, which allows…
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Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, socks, and scents they need, consider a gift that can make life a bit easier and perhaps a lot healthier—an electric toothbrush! Easy Efficiency…
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When most patients ask Dr. Vaughn Johnson this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it than that. Let's take…
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A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this brand of mouthwash and the risk of gingivitis, cavities, etc., is gone. What a wonderful idea! Now for the reality: This is simply not true.…
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