Softly Brushing Your Way to Clean Teeth, From Snow Orthodontics

Just as there are so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, each brush also has a different type of bristle! There are generally three different types of bristles; hard, medium, and soft. We always recommend that our patients, especially children and seniors, use a soft bristled toothbrush.

Using a hard and medium bristled brush can actually harm your teeth and gums by stripping the enamel from the teeth and irritating the gums so that they become red and sore, and can even cause gum recession. If you do use a hard or medium bristled brush as a personal preference, we recommend using an electric toothbrush.

Soft bristles are much gentler on your teeth and gums, and while patients of all ages are recommended to use soft bristled brushes, they are particularly great for children, seniors, patients recovering from a dental procedure, and patients wearing braces.

Soft bristles, and even extra-soft bristles are every bit as effective when it comes to cleaning your teeth; in fact, if you currently use a hard or medium bristled brush, try a soft bristled brush next time you buy a toothbrush and we bet you won’t even notice a difference!

--Dr. Snow

Summer Fun with Dr. Snow!

Its summer here at Snow Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbeque, a camping trip, or just having fun in the sun, we want to hear about it! Leave a comment on our blog and tell us about your summer!

Happy Travels,

-From Snow Orthodontics

Snow Orthodontics Around the Web

If you've ever visited us at Snow Orthodontics, you already know that Dr. Snow and the rest of the team love connecting with their patients. We love the ability to communicate with all of you online too! Besides our web site and our blog, Snow Orthodontics is on many other networks too!

* Share a video with us, or watch one of ours on our YouTube channel

* Become a "fan" of Snow Orthodontics on Facebook

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See you around the web!

--Snow Orthodontics

Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic

Snow Orthodontics is heavily involved in the Lancaster and Palmdale communities, and the Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic is just one example. Here is a description of what we are up to to make proper dental care available to the less fortunate:

Since its incorporation in 1986, the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic has served the Antelope Valley by providing free dental care to children ages 5 to 17 from low income families with no dental insurance.

The need for dental services became apparent when local dentists visited many schools in the area. They discovered over 10% of the children examined had never seen a dentist; 20% had not seen a dentist in over a year; and approximately 30% of the children needed extensive dental treatment.

Each year local dentists, coordinated by Gilbert H. Snow, D.D.S., offer and provide screenings for the children of the Antelope Valley. Parents are alerted about their children’s dental problems and then put in contact with the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic. The Clinic is made possible through the volunteer efforts of local dental professionals and generous community support. It is a private, non-profit, tax exempt organization funded by various community groups.

Through screenings and referrals from community organizations and school nurses, the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic is able to arrange treatment for these children. The families apply to qualify under the guidelines set by L.A. County. Family income, size and dental insurance available determines whether they qualify for treatment. Once a child’s application is approved, the Clinic Coordinator arranges for the child to be seen by a dentist in a private dental office. There is no charge for the visit or the treatment provided.


Our only funding for this program comes from an annual event here in Antelope Valley, entitled "Thunder on the Lot". This event is held annually, and all proceeds go to children's charities like the Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic.