Manual or electronic toothbrush: Which is best for me? We’ll discuss the options in the Farrow Orthodontics blog. In our recent blog, we looked at how often you should replace a toothbrush. That subject will come up again, as the time to replace a brush varies depending on what type of toothbrush you have. Manual or Electronic Toothbrush? The American…
Invisalign aligners makes braces and Halloween candy easier. If you have Invisalign and plan on Trick or Treating this Halloween, Farrow Orthodontics near Rockledge, PA has some helpful hints on candies that are easier on braces. People who wear braces are limited in what types of candy they can enjoy but Invisalign wearers have much…
Fluoride strengthens our teeth and helps us maintain good oral health which is why Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics near Glenside, PA encourages patients to maintain some type of fluoride intake, especially if they have braces. However, as more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out…
At Farrow Orthodontics which serves Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas, Dr. Anthony Farrow and her team recommend that their patients wear their aligners for approximately 22 hours a day. It is also encouraged that patients remove their aligners for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing, which is a perfect time to clean them. Here are four…
Oral health begins with clean teeth. Keeping the area where your teeth meet your gums clean can prevent gum disease, and keeping your tooth surfaces clean can help you avoid cavities. Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics offers the following tips to his patients in Philadelphia, PA: Brush your teeth at least twice a day.…
With Christmas next week we at Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA want to remind patients of the following: Brush and floss often Your teeth are not tools Be mindful of the things you consume Brush and floss after every meal. If you can’t, making friends with sugarless gum is an alternative. Dr. Anthony Farrow warns…
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…
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…
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…
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…