In the summertime, sugary treats are a real temptation for children. Sugary snacks may taste great, but the sticky sugars can stick to the teeth and end up contributing to rapid tooth decay and plaque build-up. Reducing sugar does not have to be boring, try these four tips and reduce sugars with summer snacks your
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Routine dental exams are useful for identifying and preventing potential oral health problems. Even though regular dental visits help to keep potential issues from becoming more severe, many people still feel anxious about visiting their dentist each time they go. This fear usually stems from the fact that they do not know what to expect
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A dental emergency can arrive in many forms for a variety of reasons, but one thing they all have in common is the fact that they should be examined by an emergency dentist right away. Depending on the situation, dental emergencies that are left overnight could run the risk of losing a tooth permanently. Maybe
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Tooth decay is damage to the teeth that happens when harmful, decay-causing bacteria make a home in your mouth. They then start to produce acids that attack your teeth’s surface and enamel. This is what causes cavities, which are essentially small holes in your teeth that may grow larger with time. If left untreated, cavities
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Do you consider brushing your teeth the only thing that you need to do to take care of your teeth? If so, you should consider changing up your oral care routine. Simply brushing your teeth twice a day is not going to keep them in the best shape possible! There is a lot more that
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Braces can be an important investment that is best done when the patient is young; ideally approximately 12 to 13 years old, although earlier ages are also viable. As the head and mouth are still growing in these early years, the braces may positively affect the teeth and create a greater impact on the patient’s
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There are many common myths and misconceptions about dental hygiene. For example, does it matter what time of day you brush? And did you know that sugar is not the sole culprit for cavities? Keep reading this article if you would like to separate fact from fiction, and to keep protecting those precious pearly whites.
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Many people do not realize that they may be brushing their teeth too hard and don’t even know that this is a possibility. Brushing twice a day is a must but applying too much pressure can lead to the damage of your gums and the effects of this cannot be reversed unless you go through
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