We've all heard the familiar saying that a smile can light up a room. Here at Mouth Mechanics, we've made it our mission to help you ensure that the bright smile in question is yours! Join us in exploring the ins and outs of oral care, including why healthy teeth are so important for our overall well-being, what to do when teeth fail, and how to achieve a glorious winning smile at any age. Drawing on resources pooled over 20 years of practicing dentistry, together we will take a deep dive in ...
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Understanding and Preventing Nursing Bottle Caries
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Understanding Nursing Bottle Caries In this episode of Mouth Mechanics, we delve into the crucial topic of nursing bottle caries, also known as baby bottle tooth decay. Join us as we explore what nursing bottle caries are, how they develop, and the steps parents and caregivers can take to prevent this common dental issue in young children. We'll pr…
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The Electric Toothbrush: What's the Deal?
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In this episode of the Mouth Mechanics podcast, Dr. Tanzania Davis welcomes Ms. Fozia Mohamed, a hygienist and a Crest + Oral-B representative. Fozia is passionate about helping dental professionals learn about the newest innovations and technologies at Crest + Oral-B so that their patients can get the best products available that are also customiz…
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On this episode of the Mouth Mechanics podcast, Tanzania Davis welcomes Michelle Brown and D’Nita Price to the podcast to talk about teeth whitening - when it works, when it doesn’t - and the personal side of the dental industry. The women open up the conversation with an illuminating quote and inspiring scripture verse before moving on to discuss …
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Open Wide to Keep Lines of Communication Wide Open
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The Mouth Mechanics are back today to talk about the importance of terminology, open communication lines, and questions in the dental industry. Too often are patients discouraged from asking the right questions during their appointments or consultations, partially, because they trust in the abilities of their dentist. More commonly though, these pe…
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The Mouth Mechanics are tackling the topic of premedication today—why do you have to take it? Why can’t you be seen if you don’t? And is it really necessary? Premedication can be confusing for patients who just want an examination or a cleaning and don’t understand why these seemingly non-invasive procedures require prophylactic medication. They ju…
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In today’s episode, the mighty Mouth Mechanics team members close out the podcast for the year by discussing how to end this year on a good note, and how to keep it going as you start the new year. It’s so important in maintaining oral health to make sure you know what is both valuable and available not only to you but to your family as well. To sh…
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On this week’s episode, the Mouth Mechanics are joined by ‘gangsta assistant’ Makita Arnold to talk about addiction and overcoming the barriers to pursuing healthcare that it can create. Addiction can hold people back from asking for help, whether because they’re ashamed of their appearance or they’re worried about being called out or reported. Our…
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In today’s episode, Dr. Tanzania, Ashley, D’Nita, and Sharon are back to discuss everything you need to know about the impact of smoking on oral health. What many people do not realize is that smoking releases toxins that affect the mouth and puts them at risk of oral cancer, stains, and tooth decay. Our hosts bring their expertise today to shed li…
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In this week’s episode, the talented members of the Mouth Mechanics team continue their discussion about unmasking your smile, this time by preventing chipped teeth and cracked tooth syndrome. Clenching and grinding are known to leave teeth chipped and cause severe conditions like TMJ disorders, and today our hosts bring their expertise to shed lig…
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Mouth Mechanics Are Here to Unmask Your Smile!
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Welcome to the Mouth Mechanics podcast! To launch the podcast, our hosts, Dr. Tanzania Davis, dental assistant Ashley Hart, your friendly hygienist D’Nita Price, and the always fierce dental assistant Sharon Nickerson open with a two-part series of ‘Unmasking Your Smile’. This inaugural episode centers on halitosis as our abundantly knowledgeable a…
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We've all heard the familiar saying that a smile can light up a room. Here at Mouth Mechanics, we've made it our mission to help you ensure that the bright smile in question is yours! Join us in exploring the ins and outs of oral care, including why healthy teeth are so important for our overall well-being, what to do when teeth fail, and how to ac…
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