Everyone knows that basic dental hygiene includes brushing your teeth and flossing before bed every night. In fact, most dental professionals recommend you brush and floss twice a day. But is that all that’s really needed to ensure a healthy set of teeth? Proper dental care requires a bit more maintenance. Follow these dental care
Dear Dentist, Once again I’ve had a disappointing dentist appointment. Even though I floss like I should, use the mouthwash my dentist recommends and brush two times a day, I still end up with new cavities. What am I doing wrong? Sincerely,Cavity Calamity Cavity Calamity, I know the frustration you are feeling. I have patients
A chipped tooth is an easy way to ruin an otherwise good day. Chipped teeth are incredibly common and can be caused by everything from biting down too hard on food to falling or even cavities. You may not notice you’ve chipped a tooth until someone awkwardly points out your smile, but don’t worry! Chipped
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 worn away and the gum line recedes, leaving the unprotected root exposed.
While there are a number of at-home products on the market today to help whiten teeth, the most effective and best-looking teeth whitening is done by a cosmetic dentist. However, getting the most from your professional teeth whitening treatment requires more than just an appointment. Following your dentist’s specific instructions for taking care of your
Spring has sprung, and with it, a plethora of new beauty trends that will shake up a stale look and put an extra bounce in your step. Now that the sun is shining and warm weather is approaching, it’s time to change up your look. Here are six popular beauty trends for this spring that
Everybody wants a great smile, but it can be hard work. If you are trying to improve your oral health and brighten up your smile, there are a number of ways you might be setting yourself back. Some are obvious, while others might surprise you. Breaking these four common habits can help get you back
Should you have wisdom teeth removed? You may remember it from your childhood—swelling, radiating pain, even bleeding, and the fateful trip to the dentist when you were told your wisdom teeth had to come out. While the removal of wisdom teeth has become somewhat of an American rite of passage, over the past few years,
According to a study by the CDC, more than 47 percent of American adults have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is an infection of the tissues that surround your teeth and ranges from very mild inflammation to a more severe form of the disease that can result in tooth loss. Because
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