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My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
What should we blog about?
posted: May 29, 2024.

As a patient at Radu Lupsa, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now Read more
How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush
posted: May 22, 2024.

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read more
Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Damages Tooth Enamel
posted: May 15, 2024.

While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read more
Which mouthwash should you use?
posted: May 08, 2024.

Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read more
Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
posted: May 01, 2024.

Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read more
How do I know if I have dry mouth?
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more
Great Gifts for Grandparents
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

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, Read more
Caring for Your Dog’s Teeth
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more
Oral Piercing: What you should know
posted: Apr. 03, 2024.

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Radu Lupsa wants you to Read more
Famous Teeth throughout History
posted: Mar. 27, 2024.

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read more
Snacks for Healthy Teeth while Watching the Big Game
posted: Mar. 20, 2024.

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read more
Bells and Whistles for Your Bristles?
posted: Mar. 13, 2024.

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s Read more
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Mar. 06, 2024.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
posted: Feb. 28, 2024.

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more
What’s the deal with bottled water?
posted: Feb. 21, 2024.

As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read more