Brushing Too Hard Can Have Serious Consequences

Posted on: 4 January 2016
Bad breath can be offensive. Thus, if you are not confident that your breath smells fresh, it can cause you to avoid social situations. There are many commercial mouthwashes that help control bad breath, but there are additional measures you can take to keep your halitosis at bay. Here are a few: Oil Pulling Oil pulling involves the swishing of an edible oil, such as coconut oil or sesame oil, about the mouth for a period before spitting the substance out.
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Posted on: 15 December 2015
After several long months, there's a good chance you're anxious about the day when you can finally have your braces removed and your perfect smile unleashed. You probably have plenty of questions and concerns about the removal process, including how long it'll take and if you'll feel any pain or discomfort. The following answers these and several other questions about having your braces removed. How Will Your Orthodontist Remove Your Braces?
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Posted on: 25 November 2015
You know when you have a toothache or sensitive teeth that it's time to see the dentist. What about other oral issues, such as sensitive or bleeding gums, canker sores that don't go away, or other mouth issues that cause discomfort? Here are 3 oral issues you should see your dentist about, even if they are unrelated to your teeth, and why it's important you do so. Lip injury 
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Posted on: 5 November 2015
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by the person feeling a cocktail of distressing emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness for an extended period of time. There are a variety of causes and treatments for this condition, but one thing that may help a person rebound from it is getting dental implants. Here are two ways these oral appliances may assist with alleviating depression. Improve Physical Health A number of oral health problems develop when a person loses teeth due to disease or trauma.
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