Brushing Too Hard Can Have Serious Consequences

Posted on: 13 September 2016
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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Posted on: 24 August 2016
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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Posted on: 18 July 2016
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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Posted on: 13 June 2016
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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