A typical human mouth contains billions of bacteria, and if you haven’t brushed your teeth lately, you might have more bacteria in your mouth right now than there are people living on planet Earth! Both humans and dogs have mouths that are full of bacteria, and both contain roughly the same number of bacteria. And…
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…
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,…
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…
Everyone will lose baby teeth as children… and then the tooth fairy comes into the picture! As it turns out the US is not the only country that tell tales of the tooth fairy: US -The custom is that the child puts the baby tooth under his/her pillow before going to bed. The tooth fairy comes…