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Understanding Botox in Dentistry: More Than Just Aesthetic Benefits Botox is widely recognized for its ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, but its applications extend beyond cosmetic enhancement. Derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, Botox is a purified neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles. While the term “Botox” is commonly used as a catch-all…
Are you tired of hiding your smile due to missing teeth? Dental implants could be the solution you’ve been searching for. At Polaris Family Dental, we understand the impact that missing teeth can have on your confidence and overall oral health. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the comprehensive information you need to…
I’m sure we all are aware of the growing concern regarding global warming, climate change, and environmental pollution. If you look at the big picture, then it might seem like quite the daunting task of trying to “fix” the world’s pollution problem single-handedly. Plastics, metals, aluminum, and glass are some of the most common non-biodegradable…
Continuing from my last blog about the Terracycle and Colgate recycling programs, I wanted to discuss a growing trend in dental health products – toothpaste tablets. These have been becoming more and more popular because they eliminate the need for plastic and the plastic waste recycling aftermath entirely. Additional benefits to tablets include the prolonged…
I thought I would take a break from blogging about sustainable oral health products to inform everyone about a wonderful recycling program I have just discovered. Colgate and Terracyle have teamed up to recycle all brands of oral healthcare products, which includes plastic toothbrushes, empty tubes, floss boxes, and even empty toothbrush boxes. Unfortunately, at…
After the success of trying out some eco-friendly floss, I decided to explore the market of bamboo toothbrushes. Did you know that 1 Billion toothbrushes will be thrown away this year in the US alone? Toothbrushes, being composed of plastic primarily, are not recyclable, and the average person will dispose of 300 toothbrushes in their…
I’m always on the hunt for products with reduced packaging and that are easy to recycle and/or compostable. Being a dentist, I have recently been focused on reducing my waste with oral hygiene products. While you probably already know that I prefer to use Reach™ Waxed mint floss and adamantly oppose any floss tape products,…
Jan. 8 Dr. Winner is excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She received her first Covid-19 vaccine today! Nov. 19 In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, The City of Columbus initiated a Stay At Home Advisory starting Friday, November 20th. We wanted to highlight this new 28-day…
