In today’s modern age, and with the increased awareness about oral health and how it affects your whole body, there are few things scarier than a loose tooth. Your mind immediately goes to: what happened? How did this happen? What can I do to stop it? These are all valid questions. For that reason, we’re […]
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Your toothbrush is the main tool in your defense against diseases of the mouth, mainly decay and gum disease. As such, choosing the right toothbrush – with the right toothpaste, of course – and making sure that the brush does its job to the max should be your primary concern. Now, we could say a
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Flossing regularly is a huge part of an adequate oral hygiene routine. The American Dental Association encourages Americans to never skip flossing, as it’s essential to cleaning the crevices of the teeth that a toothbrush is incapable of reaching. Here are 4 reasons why you need to floss your teeth, and how to do it
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Let’s face it – everyone fears something. Many are scared of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces, or bodies of water they can’t see the bottom of. Unfortunately, a lot of patients fear visiting a dentist. 60% of Americans experience severe anxiety and fear associated with dentists, dental procedures, and oral pain. This leads many to avoid
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In a dentist’s office, “tooth decay” is one of the last phrases you want to hear. This oral health condition affects over 90% of American adults over the age of 40. In addition, 25% of children ages 2 and 5, and 50% of kids and teens between ages 12 and 15 have tooth decay. Cavities
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Let’s face it – brushing twice a day can be difficult to weave into your child’s routine. Brushing their teeth can be scary for a child, or even seem like a chore. Luckily, there are a few ways to take away the negative stigma and turn teeth brushing into a fun activity. Here are 5
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Have you ever felt unexpected pain or discomfort while eating or drinking? Patients with tooth sensitivity may experience this when consuming food and drinks that are either very warm or very cold. This condition can affect one, multiple, or all teeth, varying from person to person. Sensitive teeth are extremely inconvenient for everyday life. Here’s
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The key to keeping your teeth strong and white is taking care of the enamel. This surface layer of the tooth protects your teeth from acids, sugars, and bacteria – it’s a wall between your mouth and the integrity of your teeth. Keeping your enamel healthy and strong is more than just brushing twice a
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Tooth infections symptoms can look and feel scary, especially if you don’t have a consistent dentist to visit, or you haven’t been to an appointment in a while. However, when a tooth becomes infected it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible before it begins to decay. Root canals are the number one procedure
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Gingivitis is one of the most common oral conditions in Americans today, affecting around 67% of the adult population. However, many people don’t know what it is and how to avoid it. So, what is gingivitis – and why is it bad? Well, it’s an early form of gum disease. For this reason, it’s very
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