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Harte Dental: Did You Know apples are good for your teeth and have many health benefits for your body by providing vitamin C, potassium, prebiotics, & antioxidants! 

Do you have an electric toothbrush!? Awesome! Studies have shown that electric toothbrushes may more efficiently prevent tooth decay, as they vibrate (and can oscillate) bristles to brush off plaque better than manual toothbrushes! 

You may have heard some dental terminology thrown around such as "tartar," "plaque," and "gingivitis." Here at Harte Dental, we love providing quality education to our patients (and future patients) so they can do what needs to be done to maintain a healthy and brilliant smile. So... let's go over why we really need professional cleanings from our award-winning ...

Are you using a manual toothbrush? Curious about the real benefits of electric toothbrushes? Read on, as we explore the difference between manual and electric toothbrushes... Just a warning... You may just switch!

Electric toothbrush bristles vibrate or rotate to help you remove plaque buildup from your teeth and gums. The vibration disrupts the plaque, which loves to ...

You likely know that we are supposed to brush our teeth for 2 minutes... However, a topic that is not talked about is how long we should floss for!

If you are like many people, flossing quickly "just to get it done," it may take you around 30-45 seconds.

However, to really get between the teeth, and more ...

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month! We want to break it down so you (our awesome patients) can avoid some things that may be harming your gums, and give you quick tips to improve your periodontal (gum) health!

Our mouths have tons of bacteria — mostly harmless - and our mouths are a major entry point to our digestive and respiratory tracts. However, some of these bacteria can cause disease!

Electric toothbrushes clean teeth and gums much better than a manual toothbrush, according to the findings of a 2019 study.

Scientists found that people who use an electric toothbrush have healthier gums, less tooth decay  and also keep their teeth for longer, compared with those who use a manual toothbrush.

Electric toothbrushes, especially those with heads that rotate in ...

Harte Dental loves giving back and making it fun to keep your teeth healthy! This autumn, if you are cavity-free during your visit, you can write your name to be entered to win the gift cards from our our gift card tree! Wow! That's a nice reward for keeping your teeth happy! If you were not cavity free, don't worry! ...