It always pays to be skeptical! Good oral health requires careful thought about the science of dentistry, and I'm delighted to share my expertise with you to de-mystify and de-mythologize best practices for oral health.
Joshua Austin, DDS, is a former writer for Verywell Health covering dentistry. He is a private-practice dentist in Texas and an instructor in in operative dentistry to dental students. His San Antonio office performs general, family, and cosmetic procedures.
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