2016

  • Tired Of Your Weirdly Sized Teeth? Make A Change Now


    If you have teeth that are too small, oversized teeth that crowd other teeth in your mouth, or teeth that are crooked and misaligned, it is best to see a cosmetic dentist. The cosmetic dentist will do an evaluation of your mouth to see what the easiest way to fix your smile is and to see what oral health issues you may have going on. The two main options that may be considered to fix your smile are listed below.
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  • Three Steps to Take Before Getting Veneers


    Changing your smile can give your beauty a big boost. If you want to change the look of your smile, veneers can allow you to get the tooth look, color, and size you prefer. Veneers can also happen all at once, rather than a little bit at a time. Before you get veneers, it is a good idea to take care of your teeth underneath. Here are some dental steps that you should take before you go to your appointment for veneers.
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  • 3 Ways Dental Implants Can Help With TMD


    If you have been told that the reason you have a clicking sound when you chew or talk is due to temporomandibular joint disorder, you may want to consider having dental implants to replace any damaged or missing teeth. Not only can the implant stop the clicking noises, it can also help many of the other symptoms of TMD and stop it from getting worse. Here are a few benefits you should receive after the implant heals.
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  • The Secrets to Winning the War Against Gum Disease


    Everyone knows that brushing your teeth can reduce the likelihood that you will suffer from gum disease. However, simply brushing your teeth is sometimes not enough in the battle against a disease that can cause you to lose all of your teeth. To make sure that you are fully protected, there are several other things you need to do. Take Notice of Bleeding Gums If you notice that your gums are bleeding, you will want to brush them more.
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  • Four Reasons Professional Dental Cleaning Are Important


    Are regular visits to the dentist something that you typically put off? It's common for people to put off regular visits to the dentist, because they don't realize just how important it is to get their teeth professionally cleaned. After all, if you brush and floss your teeth daily, your teeth are getting clean, right? Well, technically you do get your teeth clean when you brush and floss them. However, that doesn't mean that you don't need to get your teeth professionally cleaned.
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  • How Untreated Front Tooth Decay Could Impact Your Baby's Permanent Teeth


    When you notice the white tips of your baby's first teeth poking through his or her gums, you might not initially be too concerned about the threat of tooth decay. Unfortunately, some babies end up with permanent damage to their adult teeth within the first year of their lives, all because of preventable and avoidable front tooth decay. But what is front tooth decay, why does it occur and how can you protect your baby's teeth?
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  • Why You Need To Clean Your Dental Implants


    If you don't feel that you need to clean your dental implants as thoroughly as your natural teeth when you brush and floss, you may be wrong. Here are a few reasons why. Gum Health A dental implant is still secured beneath the gums. Due to this positioning, gum disease can affect the viability of the implant. In fact, the gum tissue may start to recede from the implant restoration in the same manner that it does when it becomes inflamed around a natural tooth.
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  • 3 Ways To Help Your Child Brush Properly


    If your child is usually restless, you may find it difficult to keep the youngster focused on brushing his or her teeth. However, there are multiple measures that you can take to alleviate your frustration and encourage your child to brush properly for the recommended time period. Here are a few of them: Use plaque tablets. Plaque tablets color the areas of your child's teeth that are covered by sticky, decay-causing plaque.
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  • How Ice Cubes Affect Your Teeth And Gums


    If you chew on ice cubes after your beverage has been consumed, you most likely enjoy the added refreshment the moisture gives you when you no longer have liquid in your glass. If this is a habit you regularly engage in, there are some downsides to this act that cause damage to your teeth and gums over time. Here are a few reasons why you should make a conscious attempt to avoid chewing on ice cubes.
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  • Games To Get Kids Excited About Dental Care


    Few children are eager to brush their teeth every night. They won't remind Mom and Dad that it's time for brushing like they will when it comes to time for snacks or games. That's why it's important to be very proactive in getting your kids excited about dental care. If you have a positive attitude about it and frame it as just another fun part of the day, children will take on a more positive attitude about it, too.
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