If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush
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My toothbrush did what?
updated: Apr. 23, 2025
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush
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Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
updated: Apr. 16, 2025
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
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How Do I Care For My Pet’s Teeth?
updated: Apr. 09, 2025
Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a
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Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
updated: Apr. 02, 2025
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
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Oral Health Tips: Travel Edition
updated: Mar. 26, 2025
When you leave on a trip, you probably double-check that evrything’s ready: your clothes are packed, your ticket is handy, and your passport waits patiently on top of your bag
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Do we have your current contact info?
updated: Mar. 19, 2025
As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently
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Toothbrush Care
updated: Mar. 12, 2025
You found the perfect toothbrush! The bristles are soft, to avoid irritating your delicate gum tissue. The angle of the bristles is perfect for removing plaque. The handle is durable
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What do you love about our practice?
updated: Mar. 05, 2025
At Michael H. Collins, DDS, PA, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit
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How do I know if I have dry mouth?
updated: Feb. 26, 2025
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
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Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
updated: Feb. 19, 2025
Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and
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Famous Teeth throughout History
updated: Feb. 12, 2025
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
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Which type of mouthwash is best?
updated: Feb. 05, 2025
Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush
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Which mouthwash should you use?
updated: Jan. 29, 2025
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
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To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
updated: Jan. 22, 2025
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
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I have sensitive teeth. What are my options?
updated: Jan. 15, 2025
At Michael H. Collins, DDS, PA, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why
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What are Sealants?
updated: Jan. 08, 2025
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay
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