by Lisa Hilpl | Sep 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Answer May Be More Natural Than You ThinkWritten by Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD and Owner of Comfort Care Dental in Mansfield, MA.Teeth are naturally yellowish in color. “Why are my teeth yellow? I brush them every day!”It’s a question I hear often. We’re surrounded by... 
by Lisa Hilpl | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Written by Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD, Owner of Comfort Care Dental in Mansfield, MAWelcome to the strange—and sometimes slightly horrifying—history of toothpaste.Every morning, most of us squeeze a little toothpaste onto a toothbrush without giving it much thought. Mint... 
by Lisa Hilpl | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Written by Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD and Owner of Comfort Care Dental in Mansfield, MAWe brush our teeth every day, so you would think we'd all be experts atBut here's something I see all the time as a dentist: many people were never actually taught how to brush... 
by Lisa Hilpl | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Written by Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD and Owner of Comfort Care Dental in Mansfield, MAWhen we talk about preventing cavities, most people immediately think about brushing, flossing, fluoride, and avoiding sugar. Those are all important—but there is another ingredient you... 
by Lisa Hilpl | Aug 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD, Comfort Care Dental, Mansfield, MAHave you ever wondered why two people can have the same dry mouth symptoms, yet one develops cavity after cavity while the other seems to have very few dental problems? The answer lies in the remarkable role... 
by Lisa Hilpl | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Written by Dr. Lisa Hilpl, DMD, Owner of Comfort Care Dental in Mansfield, MAWalk through the toothpaste aisle or scroll through social media, and you'll likely see advertisements for charcoal toothpaste promising a brighter, whiter smile. The black toothpaste...