Is Treating Tooth Sensitivity Yourself The Right Thing To Do?

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Tooth sensitivity is a common problem that many people experience. Since there are plenty of products on the market that can help with tooth sensitivity, many people take it upon themselves to give those a try before reaching out to a dentist. If you're wondering if you should follow that path yourself, here's why you should think twice about it. Why Teeth are Sensitive Teeth can become sensitive for a wide variety of reasons, but damage is typically at the forefront.

22 August 2018

In Need Of Dentures Or Veneers? Why Homemade Isn't The Best Option In This Situation

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If you're suffering from dental problems, you might be tempted to conceal them with homemade dentures and veneers. Unfortunately, homemade dental products aren't the right way to care for dental problems. In fact, they can end up causing you more problems than you started out with. Before you opt for homemade dental appliances, here are four reasons why you avoid that option altogether. Substandard Material When you have your dental appliances designed and created by your dentist, you'll know that they're using the highest quality materials.

20 July 2018

Limiting Damage To Your Braces And Your Teeth During Your Orthodontic Treatment

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Braces help straighten the teeth when a dental misalignment is present. The appliance, which is made up of brackets, elastic bands, and an arch wire, apply pressure to the teeth to move them into a straighter configuration. Your orthodontist periodically adjusts the arch wire of the braces to ensure that your alignment progresses properly. Although the braces and your orthodontist perform most of the work to realign your teeth, you still play a significant role in the outcome and length of your treatment.

27 June 2018

Best Ways To Prepare For Your Upcoming Dentist Appointment

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Dental care is extremely important. Not only does proper dental hygiene allow you to maintain a beautiful smile but it can also be the key to keeping your entire body healthy. More and more evidence is pointing to a link between a healthy mouth and a healthy heart, making it even more important for you to make dental care a priority. If you've made the commitment to keeping your mouth healthy and plan to go to the dentist in the near future here are a few tips you can use to make sure that you're prepared when you get there.

20 May 2018

The 411 On Flossing: When And How To Floss

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Most people understand the importance of brushing their teeth. Not only does it remove food and bacteria that can lead to dangerous plaque, cavities, decay, and gum disease, but proper brushing also keeps your teeth appealing. Unfortunately, you may not realize that flossing is also beneficial to your smile. With this guide, you will learn a few fascinating facts about flossing that can help improve the look and underlying health of your mouth, teeth, and gums.

25 April 2018

Your Child And Dentistry

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You want to make sure you keep your child's teeth as healthy as possible, even their first set of teeth! You also want to get them used to going to the dentist and help them have stress-free visits. The information here is going to provide you with information on taking care of those little choppers and creating good dental visits. When to worry about your child's teeth You always want to worry about your child's teeth.

19 March 2018

3 Things That May Slow Healing After Root Canal

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A root canal can save your tooth from extraction and for most people, this common procedure causes no adverse reactions. Certain things, however, can stall healing after your root canal, and while your dentist will give you aftercare instructions, there are things that he or she may not mention. Here are three things that may slow healing after your root canal procedure and what you can do about them: Low Vitamin C Intake

23 February 2018