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Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

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

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

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