Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones we love. What better way to celebrate than with a kiss! But, no matter if it’s your 5-year old, your spouse, or your significant other, no one wants to kiss or be kissed by someone with bad oral hygiene. In order to keep your mouth healthy…
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones we love. What better way to celebrate than with a kiss! But, no matter if it’s your 5-year old, your spouse, or your significant other, no one wants to kiss or be kissed by someone with bad oral hygiene. In order to keep your mouth healthy…
How to you start your day?? Why not try beginning every day with a simple smile. By starting your day with that smile, you will be able to lift not only your heart but of those around you. So if you walk into the room full of busy and stressed people, smiling can make them…
Brushing your teeth is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. For a healthy mouth and smile Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics recommends you: Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily. Replace your toothbrush…
With two locations in Philadelphia, Mt. Airy and Center City, Dr. Anthony Farrow understands that every patient, especially adult patients, has different orthodontic needs. This is why Dr. Farrow provides their Philadelphia patients, both those in Northwest Philadelphia and Downtown Philadelphia, looking for adult braces with several orthodontic treatment options including the innovative Invisalign System.…
While you’re busy making your list of New Year’s resolutions about saving more money and going to the gym, Dr. Anthony Farrow in Philadelphia suggests that you make a few for your teeth, too! Here are six resolutions that will help keep your smile healthy and bright for 2014. 1) Floss every day – As the saying…
Cavities are one of the most common oral hygiene problems patients encounter in Philadelphia, but these annoyances can be easily prevented. Cavities are permanently damaged areas of the hard surface of your tooth that develop into tiny holes. They are caused by many factors including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking on sugar, and improper…
Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the US and has been a tradition for over 150 years. With this holiday coming up, we expect many of our Philadelphia patients to be spending time with friends, family, and of course food! With turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pies galore it’s hard…
Patients who wear braces often suffer from decalcification. This totally avoidable condition has permanent affects, but Farrow Orthodontics, located in Mount Airy PA, is here to help you prevent it. Decalcification is the process by which teeth lose calcium and is the early stages of tooth decay. When teeth are not properly cared for, plaque,…
Is it more effective to floss teeth with a water pick or standard dental floss? Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics agrees that standard dental floss is generally considered the most effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between the teeth. Dr. Farrow recommends using dental floss to scrape up and down the sides of each…