Nina Foley, DMD, FAGD

Dr. Foley was recently the guest of NashvilleNetRadio.com talk show host Barbara Rucker on her program, "Inward Outlook." Barbara and Dr. Foley had a great conversation about everything from careers to hygiene to creating great new smiles! Click on Barbara's link in the purple box (above, right) if you'd like to listen to Dr. Foley's interview. To hear other podcasts of Barbara's program, visit her web-page at NashvilleNetRadio.com.

For Tweens and Teens, regular brushing is usually not at the top of their "to do" list, especially if they have braces!

Now, however, Dr. Foley's office carries a new sonic toothbrush that has been proven to improve their brushing habits. Phillips Electronics has just released the SoniCare™ sonic toothbrush that uses sound waves to gently clean teeth without damaging braces or brackets.  In early testing, Phillips found that the gentle sonic cleaning action promotes longer brushing because it causes less discomfort than regular abrasion-based brushing; removed significantly more plaque, and teens who tested the brush said it gave them a far more positive brushing experience.

The SoniCare brush is not yet available in stores; however, Dr. Foley has obtained a limited number from the manufacturer and is making them available to her patients on a first-come, first-served basis.