I neglected my teeth for years, and after a root canal and several fillings to repair the damage I did, I decided to become serious about dental health. I made a pledge to visit the dentist every six-months and brush three times a day. While these were all good changes I made, I did make one bad decision and bought a "stiff" toothbrush. I also brushed much harder than I should have, and I learned at my next check-up that I was being too aggressive with my teeth. My dentist told me I had to start brushing more gently with a soft toothbrush, as I was causing my gums to recede by being so rough. I created this blog to encourage others to take great care of their teeth, but also remind them that good care means being gentle on your teeth and not brushing too hard.
Posted on:
29 April 2015
If you are getting ready to schedule your appointment to finally get the dental implants that you have been wanting, you will need to make sure that you are doing what you can to prepare for what you will deal with when you get home. With the following aftercare tips, the first few days that you are home with your new dental implants should be a lot easier for you.
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13 April 2015
Getting a bone density test can often reveal the beginning stages of osteoporosis, which is a condition that causes the bones in your body to weaken. If you are diagnosed with this, you may not realize that it could affect your teeth. If you do not take the right steps for treating the condition, you could wind up needing cosmetic dental procedures in the future.
How does osteoporosis affect your teeth?
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Posted on:
26 March 2015
Having dental jewelry can lead to oral infection, teeth chipping, and bruises on your oral tissues. Therefore, if you are determined to pierce your lip, tongue, or cheek, you should do it in a way that minimizes these risks. How do you do that? By following these three general guidelines:
Choose a Hygienic Place
To reduce the risk of infection, you need to get your piercing done at a piercing parlor with a strict infection-control policy.
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18 March 2015
Orthodontic treatment frequently targets differences between the positioning of the upper and lower teeth. This can lead to common bite problems such as an overbite, underbite or crossbite. But incorrect positioning can also lead to a condition called misplaced midline, which happens when the center line of the upper teeth doesn't line up with the center line of the bottom teeth. It might seem like a simple cosmetic issue, but there are reasons you want to have a misplaced midline fixed as soon as possible.
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