Softly Brushing Your Way to Clean Teeth, From Moles Orthodontics

Just as there are so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, each brush also has a different type of bristle! There are generally three different types of bristles; hard, medium, and soft. We always recommend that our patients, especially children and seniors, use a soft bristled toothbrush.

Using a hard and medium bristled brush can actually harm your teeth and gums by stripping the enamel from the teeth and irritating the gums so that they become red and sore, and can even cause gum recession. If you do use a hard or medium bristled brush as a personal preference, we recommend using an electric toothbrush.

Soft bristles are much gentler on your teeth and gums, and while patients of all ages are recommended to use soft bristled brushes, they are particularly great for children, seniors, patients recovering from a dental procedure, and patients wearing braces.

Soft bristles, and even extra-soft bristles are every bit as effective when it comes to cleaning your teeth; in fact, if you currently use a hard or medium bristled brush, try a soft bristled brush next time you buy a toothbrush and we bet you won’t even notice a difference!

--Moles Orthodontics

Moles Orthodontics Around the Web

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--Moles Orthodontics

Summer Fun with Moles Orthodontics!

Its summer here at Moles Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbeque, a camping trip, or just having fun in the sun, we want to hear about it! Leave a comment on our blog and tell us about your summer!

Happy Travels,

-From Moles Orthodontics

Why I Became an Orthodontist, By Dr. Moles

I wanted to be an orthodontist since I was 12 years old. I wanted to go into medicine of some sort, and orthodontics seemed like it would really be fun. Orthodontists make people look better and help them feel better about themselves. Orthodontics is sort of like plastic surgery but in slow motion! We now even call moving the teeth forward on older adults that makes the lips fuller a "brace lift"!

I really enjoy working with the patients and seeing the joy they have in their eyes when they see the transformation that has occurred after the braces are removed. For me, orthodontics is my hobby and I am luck enough to get paid to do something that I love. I'm very fortunate to have such a wonderful staff that enjoys working with people to create transformation in their lives!

--Dr. Randall Moles