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Dec

5 teeth tips to brighten your summer

Summer is a time for increased activity and fun in the sun, often combined with a sweet treat or a cold drink. You may not give your summer teeth much thought, but this season can have an impact on your dental health.The following are five aspects of summer that can affect your...

Dec

5 easy dental tricks to help you enjoy the foods you love (yes, even wine)

Most dental care tips are solely focused on how to floss and brush properly. However, one of the best things you can do for your teeth and mouth is to adopt a healthy diet. There are a number of nutritious foods that bolster and build your tooth enamel. There are also many edib...

Dec

Tips to Combat Gum Disease

While much of the attention in the dentistry world is focused on cavities, many people neglect the importance of gum disease. Gum disease develops when bacteria either from food or normal oral flora begin to grow on top of the gums. These bacteria often feed on crumbs lef...

Dec

The 7 Biggest Causes of Tooth Sensitivity

Issues with tooth sensitivity affect millions of people across the nation. Some may experience sharp pains in one or two particular teeth, while others may feel a constant discomfort spread throughout their mouth. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the enamel in a tooth is wor...

Dec

Therapeutic, Natural, and Cosmetic Mouth Rinses

A mouth rinse (also known as a mouthwash or an oral rinse) is more important than you might think. You might have a mouthwash at home - an over-the-counter liquid rinse that you sometimes swish around your mouth, tongue, gums, and teeth – most probably to mask bad b...

Dec

Dental Health and Your Diet

Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating - especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more than j...

Dec

Bad Breath

Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem - especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth. Howe...

Dec

How to Brush Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren't following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at minimum of two times...

Dec

Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes

Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to remove debri...

Dec

How to Floss Your Teeth

Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum disease, a...

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