The Whiter Teeth Diet

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Have you ever tried eating your way to a whiter smile? Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA says that you can start whitening your teeth right in the kitchen! Over time, eating crunchy fruits and vegetables can help keep your teeth white. They trigger your mouth to make saliva, which washes away…

Toothbrush Timeline 3500 BC – 2014

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3500 BC Back in 3500 BC Egyptians and Babylonians would chew on the ends of sticks until the fibers of the wood formed a brush which was then used to clean their teeth. Subsequently Miswak, branches of the Salvadora persica tree, was discovered. The Salvadora persica branches have healing and antiseptic qualities, and studies show…

Maintaining Your Perfect Smile in Philadelphia, PA

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Caring for your smile does not stop once the braces come off. In fact, that is just beginning. Retention is a key component of oral care, and Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA understands that many people do not realize the true importance of wearing your retainer. Here are a few things we want our patients to keep in mind. Always follow Dr. Farrow’s instructions. Retainers…

Mouth Guards in Philadelphia, PA

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  With sports in full swing, Dr. Farrow recommend that their patients in Philadelphia, PA wear mouth guards. Mouth Guards are an essential part of many athletes’ sport equipment that protect players’ teeth preventing dental injury. And patients who grind their teeth are also encouraged to wear mouth guards. There are three types of mouth guards: stock mouth guards,…

The Invisalign® Diet

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Everyone’s doing it! It’s the Invisalign® diet! Invisalign® is a more modern approach to straightening teeth, using a series of custom-made aligners for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth…

Adult Orthodontic Treatment in Wyncote, PA

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As an adult, there are many things to think about when considering beginning orthodontic treatment at Farrow Orthodontics. One of these things, perhaps the most important, is why orthodontic treatments may be beneficial to you. Dr. Anthony Farrow says that the following list is just a few of the many ways that orthodontics can improve…

Braces Sports Safety Philadelphia

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Summer is a time for having fun, and for many patients in Philadelphia, PA, that means participating in sports. Sports and other physical activities are a great way to spend a beautiful day, and at many camps are the focus of kids and teens. Even adults enjoy getting out and being physically active over the…