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Dry Mouth Can Cause Bad Breath and Tooth Decay. View Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments…
Dry mouth is also known as xerostomia. It's a condition that happens when salivary glands in your mouth don't produce enough saliva. It causes a parched, or dry, feeling in your mouth. It can also cause other symptoms, such as rough tongue, mouth sores, and cracked...
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Braces 101 – Brushing, Flossing, How They Work, Brace Pain, Soothing The Pain, and The Benefits of Braces…
While wearing braces, plaque and food particles have additional places to accumulate and become trapped. Be prepared to spend three times as long on your oral care while you have braces on your teeth. Don't worry, it's worth the time. If you don't pay attention to...
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Are Your Gums Bleeding When You Brush or Floss? It Could Be Gingivitis…
Many people first see their gums bleeding when brushing or flossing and get very worried. Sometimes there is a small change you can make in your dental maintenance that will stop the bleeding and other times it's a symptom of a larger problem. Why Your Gums Are...
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It’s the AMOUNT of Sugar in Products That is the Real Problem for Healthy Teeth! How to Read New Labels…
Yes, we know there is a lot of sugar in soda, sports, and energy drinks. We know that it's sure in a bunch of desserts and cereals. Did you know that sugar is lurking in places that you may have not expected it, like pasta sauces, salad dressings, canned soups, and...
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Why Do I Feel Pain in My Tooth? A List of the Most Common Reasons for Experiencing Pain In Your Teeth
Tooth pain can be mild and occasional or it can be constant and entirely painful. The reason for the pain is usually the same though and it's because the nerves in the pulp chamber at the center of tooth are trying to tell you that there is a problem about to happen....
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Dental Tips – Why You May Need To Fix a Chipped Tooth To Prevent a Future Root Canal. See Videos…
A chipped tooth not only affects your self-esteem or makes a negative impression on others, it can cause more damage to the tooth if not fixed. With early intervention by your dentist, this kind of repair can be an easy fix. Your dentist will have several options in...
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Teeth Whitening Tips – Do Teeth Whitening Products Work or Do I Need To Have a Dentist Whiten Them For Me?
Many different products claim to whiten your teeth with little or no effort. How effective are they in whitening your teeth and are they money well spent? Unfortunately, no! See some of the products on the market and discover why coming to the Dentist for whitenings...
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Dental Tips – Is It OK to Get a Dental X-Ray While I’m Pregnant?
The good news is that dental x-rays are safe for you when you're pregnant and there are other precautions you can take to even be more safe. Also, remember to keep your normal dental care routine while you are pregnant. You will need to take even better care of your...
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We Help Patients With Botox – Discover 5 Myths About Botox Treatments. See Video…
Botox is a popular treatment for a bunch of reasons but there are still a load of misconceptions about them. It’s always a good idea to consult with a doctor/dentist to decide if Botox is a good idea for you or not. In the following, we dispel some of the commonly...
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Do You Know the Right Way to Clean and Store Your Toothbrush? Watch this Video…
Your toothbrush helps keep your mouth clean, so you want to keep IT as clean as possible also. The following video created by the American Dental Association shows you the right way to clean and store your toothbrush... We are here to help with all your dental needs....
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How to Prevent Damage to Your Teeth and Gums When Having Diabetes…
There are many health issues related to diabetes, including teeth and gum issues. If you have diabetes you need to be aware of how it can affect your body. There are simple ways you can prevent damage to your teeth and gums to help you avoid problems with gum...
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How Dental Insurance Works – Knowing The Difference Between a PPO, DHMO, and a Discount Dental Plan…
Dental insurance is different from most other insurances and some people may be frustrated and put off proper maintenance of their teeth and gums because they may worry that it could get too expensive. Proper dental care is important for the health of your teeth,...
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Why Do I Get Cavities? – Know the Tooth Decay Risk Factors and Watch This Video To Learn More…
If you brush, floss, stay away from sweets and still get cavities, you could be more prone to getting cavities than the average person. It could also be that you have an infection and oral bacteria have made their way to the living areas of your teeth. If you have a...
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How to Take Care of Your Teeth During Your Pregnancy. See Video…
Most women don’t think too much about dental health during their pregnancy, there are other issues on their minds. Your body is experiencing major changes and you probably have mood swings and appetite cravings beyond your control. It’s important not to forget about...
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Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Brush Their Teeth. See Video…
We all want our children’s check-ups at the dentist to go smoothly. Here are some tips that will help your child have a healthy mouth and smile... Fluoride Today’s parents are giving their children more spring and/or purified water, rather than tap water. However,...
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See How You Can Best Prevent Cavities, Enamel Erosion, and Gum Disease…
Most dentists deal with Cavities, Enamel Erosion, and Gum Disease during most of their days but all three could be easily avoided... Cavities Cavities are caused when plaque builds up on the surface of the tooth and begins to eat away the enamel on the tooth. The...
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Tooth Flossing Tips – The Best Way to Floss Your Teeth! Watch Video…
Flossing is such a little task, that takes such little time, that makes a HUGE difference in the health of your teeth. Most people don’t follow the guidelines for flossing and do not practice routine flossing. Although it is best to floss after each meal, if you can...
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Why Having a Mouthguard Is So Important While You Play Sports. Watch This Video…
A mouthguard is a plastic guard that is fitted for your teeth. Good mouth guards fit comfortably and protect your teeth at the same time. Contacting your dentist about having a custom fitted mouth guard fabricated will give you the best fit and therefore the most...
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When Should Your Child Get Braces or Aligners? See Video on Clear Aligners…
It is best to get your child’s braces/aligners when they are going to have some time off from school. This doesn’t mean summer only! Fall, winter, or spring breaks are also a good time to think about having braces put on your child. The following are some reasons why...
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Teeth Whitening Tips – Learn Why Your Teeth Darken With Age and What You Can Do About It. Watch This Video…
Over time, your teeth color can change for a number of reasons. Watch the following video to see what foods can stain your teeth and learn why your teeth darken with age. Also, see how bleaching ingredients brighten your smile. This video also walks you through some...
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Wisdom Teeth Tips – I’m Having Problems With My Wisdom Teeth? Watch This Video To See What To Do…
So many of us have questions about wisdom teeth: When did I get them? Why do I have them? Why are they there? Should I have them removed? Here are some answers that will hopefully resolve the mysteries behind these teeth... When Did I Get My Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth...
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Why Flossing is Necessary to Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums…
Flossing is a low-risk, low-cost procedure, that is effective when it's done well. As a dentist, I have no hesitation telling my patients to floss. Dentists can tell immediately, looking at a patient's mouth, whether they floss or not. 27 percent of adults lie to...
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Replace That Missing Tooth and Avoid These Dangerous Issues!…
The cost of not replacing a missing tooth can be huge. According to the American College of Prosthodontics,178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth and more than 35 million people don’t have any teeth, at all. In addition to the common...
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Do You Have The Five Signs Of A Healthy Mouth?
It’s no secret that a healthy mouth is often a sign of a healthy body, and that many health issues may first show up at a dental checkup. The following indicate a healthy mouth and your dentist will look for these during your oral health exam: Oral Tissues Your...
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Healthy Gum Tips – What To Do At Each Stage of Gum Disease…
Flossing -- most everyone hates it! But the fact is, a recent study from the Center for Disease Control just released a report that stated 40% of people admitted that they don’t floss their teeth every day and a whopping 32% reported that they don’t floss their teeth...
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See Which Type of Sports Mouthguard is Best At Preventing Tooth Loss and Concussions…
Mouthguards are a covering worn over your teeth and often used to protect teeth from grinding or injury during sports. Common sense dictates that it’s a good idea to wear a mouthguard if you play contact sports or engage in any activity where you could potentially...
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Dental Tips – How to Properly Brush Your Teeth! See the Video…
There is a proper tooth brushing technique. First, place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Second, gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Then brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the...
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Knock Out a Front Tooth? Know Your Options For Front Tooth Replacement…
What would you do if you have an accident or dental trauma and have found yourself with a missing front tooth? It’s important that you know your front tooth replacement options. First of all, call 911 -- a knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency. In many...
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Dental Tips – Some Pros and Cons to Having Veneers
How do people get their perfect white teeth? We never see celebrities or basically most anyone on TV with anything but perfect white teeth. These people are not born that way, they pay for their shiny white teeth. Most of us would love to have those perfect white...
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Crossbite Treatment Options – Preventing Jaw Pain, TMJ, Receding Gums and Loose Teeth!
Most people know someone who has a crossbite, or at least you have heard of the term crossbite. But do you actually know what it means to have a crossbite? If left untreated crossbite can cause jaw pain, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction), receding gums and...
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Can a Meat-Free Diet Be Potentially Bad For My Teeth?
Living here in America gives us plenty of dietary options. Some of us prefer fruits and vegetables, choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. However, the majority of households select meat, nuts, fruits and vegetables to fuel their bodies. There are plenty of foods...
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Some Helpful Tips on How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces
A question everyone needs answered is, how do I brush my teeth while I’m wearing braces? It’s an important question, so here is some advice that will help you keep your teeth clean and gums healthy. Brushing Techniques Most of us don’t spend enough time brushing our...
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Invisalign 101 – What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What to Expect…
Most people don’t like to wear unsightly braces, so invisalign is a great alternative, and most people won’t even know you are wearing them! Invisalign consists of invisible aligners that fit over your teeth to gradually move your teeth into position. The aligners are...
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Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Hot and Cold Drinks or Food? See What’s Causing It and Learn How To Fix It…
Are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold? Or, have you recently had a tooth filled, and still suffer that “ouch” feeling when eating or drinking something hot or cold? You may be dealing with a problem caused by exposure of a tooth’s dentin, the part of the tooth that...
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Dental Tips – How To Stop Your Teeth From Getting Stained
Before you can prevent teeth staining, you need to establish what is causing the staining. Sometimes it may be caused by the internal structure of the tooth, or other times, it may be caused by exterior causes. Internal Stains Internal stains (intrinsic), may be...
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Teeth Grinding Can Cause Major Problems With Your Teeth. See How to Stop It…
Do you grind your teeth at night and sometimes wake up with sore gums or jaws? Sometimes the grinding noise might even wake you or your partner up at night. Teeth grinding is not unusual and is frequently associated with stress or anxiety. But it can also be caused by...
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Tooth Flossing Tips – Is It Better To Floss Before Or After Brushing? And Other Flossing Answers…
Flossing prior to brushing your teeth is actually a better practice. Flossing before you brush helps remove food and plaque from between your teeth which permits fluoride from your toothpaste to work better. However, flossing prior to or after brushing teeth, is...
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Dental Tips – What’s Really Causing that Severe Toothache Pain?
So, you finally made that trip to the dentist to have your tooth filled. You leave the office thinking all is well, and you breathe a sigh of relief. However, a few weeks (or months) down the road, you start to experience some sensitivity and unbearable pain. After a...
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Jaw Pain – What Does It Mean? View the Most Likely Possibilities…
Okay, so you were horsing around with the kids, inadvertently whacked your chin on the floor, and now you’re experiencing some jaw pain. What should you do? First and foremost, contact your dentist without delay. He/she will need to do a proper examination to access...
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Dental Tips – How To Know If You Have Periodontal Gum Disease…
If you are experiencing recurring swelling of your gums, especially one area in particular, you may have periodontal gum disease. Gum infections can be a sign of bigger problems and should never be ignored. One of the hallmarks of this disease is an acute periodontal...
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Dental Tips – Telltale Signs That You May Need a Root Canal in the Future
So, you’ve gone to the dentist and had your tooth prepared for a new crown. You leave the dentist office with a temporary crown thinking, “So far so good.” However, a week later horrible pain sets in. You’ve tried Ibuprofen which helps a little, and after a few weeks...
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Dental Tips – What’s Causing Your Tooth to Be Loose?
When a baby tooth is loose, it’s time to celebrate and prepare for a visit from the tooth fairy. However, when an adult tooth is noticeably loose, it’s time to be concerned as another one will not grow in behind it. A loose tooth signals that something is wrong with...
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Dental Tips – Benefits and Limitations of Fixed and Removable Bridges
Choosing between a removable bridge and a fixed bridge is really a question for either your general dentist or your Prosthodontist (A specialist in advanced crown, bridge and denture work) and is based on your specific dental needs. In general, the decision-making...
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Crowns and Bridges – A Mix of Art And Science That Gets Your Smile Back In Order
When painting a portrait, the painter blends form, color and brushwork to create a pleasing smile. Dentists may use a different set of materials and techniques, but the end result is the same: a beautiful, natural-looking smile. The science behind the artistry of...
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Dental Tips – Oral Health Concerns For People 50 Years Old And Over
Although some oral health concerns are fairly common at any age, after age 50, you need to pay a little more attention to your oral care. However, if you adopt a pro-active mindset and educate yourself, these concerns do not have to be common for you. Anticipating and...
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Dental Tips – 7 Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
You’ve heard the same thing since you were a little kid - brush your teeth twice a day and floss at night, right? We all know that if we want to avoid gum disease, we need to follow a solid oral care regime. It’s time to amp up that routine and introduce additional...
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Dental Tips – How to Easily Form Good Dental Habits and Break Bad Ones
Is there a way to hack your own mind in order to take a ride on the good habits bandwagon…and stay there? Sticking with a habit, even if we know it’s good for us, is easier said than done. Quitting a known bad habit is even more challenging. We realize “good” habits...
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4 Methods for Non-Surgical Bite Correction
Years ago if you spoke to your dental care professional about correcting an “underbite”, your conversation probably centered on the painful discovery that he/she would need to “break” the jawbone and then wire it shut during a surgical procedure. This would be...
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Baby Teeth Tips – Why Are My Kid’s Primary Teeth Discolored? What Can We Do?
Many parents wonder if their baby’s teeth could become discolored, or wonder why they are discolored? Yes, baby teeth can be discolored and here are some reasons why... Inadequate Brushing If primary teeth (baby teeth) aren't brushed properly, bacteria (plaque) might...
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