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Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 27, 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
Blog Suggestions? Let’s Hear Them!
posted: Aug. 20, 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
Oral Health Tips: Travel Edition
posted: Aug. 13, 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 Read more
Which mouthwash should you use?
posted: Aug. 06, 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 Read more
Snacks for Healthy Teeth while Watching the Big Game
posted: Jul. 30, 2025.

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read more
Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
posted: Jul. 23, 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
To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
posted: Jul. 16, 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 Read more
Caring for Your Dog’s Teeth
posted: Jul. 09, 2025.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more
What do you love about our practice?
posted: Jul. 02, 2025.

At Buttercup Dental, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or have been Read more
My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jun. 25, 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 Read more
Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Says
posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read more
What should we blog about?
posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

As a patient at Buttercup Dental, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now Read more
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
What’s the deal with bottled water?
posted: May 28, 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
Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?
posted: May 21, 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