posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

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

posted: Dec. 02, 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 Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 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 Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 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 Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 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 Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

At South Hill Children's Dentistry, 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

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our Puyallup, Washington office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 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 Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read more

posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

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

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

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