Contrary to popular belief, losing a tooth can have effects similar to losing a finger or a toe. Some people might think that since we have 32 teeth in our mouths, losing one or two is no big deal. However, they couldn’t be more wrong. Our mouths are very delicate environments involving structures such as …
Some people make the mistake of thinking that oral hygiene is basic. That taking care of your mouth consists only of teeth brushing and cleaning the teeth. However, it is so much more than that. Our mouths are delicate environments where teeth, gums, bones, muscles, and ligaments all work in unison to produce all the …
Tooth brushing is oral hygiene 101. A simple toothbrush is the most important defense against all mouth diseases, mainly decay and gum disease. As such, your toothbrush is considered your main weapon, protecting you from all these diseases. For that reason, choosing a suitable toothbrush is a very important endeavor. However, some people neglect it …
Everybody loves to eat. Food of all sorts is one of the greatest delicacies of life. In fact, the word “foodies” recently emerged as a term describing people who love to eat and try different foods. One of the main purposes of our teeth is to give us the ability to chew and grind food. …
Flossing is always underrated. Everybody knows the importance of a toothbrush and toothpaste. However, most people think of flossing as an extra, not really essential to proper oral hygiene. And if you’re like most, you don’t give much thought to learning how to floss your teeth better. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong. Your oral …
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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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