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  • Do we have your current contact info?
    As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve Read more
  • Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
    In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read more
  • Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Damages Tooth Enamel
    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
  • When is the best time to floss?
    At Lafond & Tambini, DMD, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, is Read more
  • If You Love Us, Let Us Know!
    Your feedback is very important to us at Lafond & Tambini, DMD. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Read more
  • Great Gifts for Grandparents
    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
  • Foods that Can Harm Enamel
    Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth Read more
  • Famous Teeth throughout History
    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
  • Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
    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
  • Don't brush after EVERY meal!
    This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush Read more
  • Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
    At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read more
  • Anxiety, Phobia, and Fear of the Dentist
    Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but Read more
  • Xylitol: A significant factor for improving your oral health
    Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read more
  • Oral Piercing: What you should know
    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 Lafond & Tambini, DMD wants Read more
  • What’s the deal with bottled water?
    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
  • To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
    A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more