3 Reasons To Floss Daily

Do you feel totally committed to your daily brushing? How about your flossing? Do you feel the desire to skip this dental hygiene step on occasion? Perhaps you rarely floss! While we understand that once you’re finished brushing your teeth, you have more exciting things to do with your time, flossing is extremely important. We encourage you to consider a few reasons to floss daily and how your commitment offers exceptional protection for your oral health.

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Learn About Cosmetic Dentistry

Have you ever thought about how beautiful your smile might look if only you could change (fill in the blank here)? If so, you will find yourself delighted with the many benefits of cosmetic dentistry. Concerns you have about the esthetic quality of your smile can quickly become a worry of the past when you receive a personalized care plan – and the appropriate treatment. Ready to find out more regarding how cosmetic care can transform your grin?

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Your TMJ Introduction

If you have ever experienced a preventive care visit (which we hope you have), you have likely heard the term “TMJ” mentioned. However, you may have no idea what this means, aside from the fact that it is related to your oral health in some way. When it comes to prevention, the health of your TMJs is in the foremost of our minds. As a result, we encourage you to take a glance through some helpful introductory material. You will quickly have a solid understanding of what’s what in the world of TMJ disorder and beyond.

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Buying An Effective Toothbrush

If you purchase a toothbrush that is not quite right for your needs, you may find that you don’t experience the results you want: A healthy smile free of problems like gingivitis and cavities. Unfortunately, even if you’re following all of the suggested recommendations for dental hygiene, your brush may hold you back. Rather than allowing this to happen, we suggest you learn a bit about what makes up a stellar toothbrush, so your oral health wins every time.

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3 Simple Guidelines For Preventive Care

The goal with preventive care is to make sure you avoid problems with your oral health, rather than wait for problems to occur before taking action. Inhibiting the development of issues like cavities and gum disease is surprisingly easy – that is, as long as you know how to best care for your smile. Do you feel somewhat overwhelmed by the thought of fully committing to keeping your oral health in optimal condition? Don’t worry: You will be happy to learn that with just a few helpful guidelines, you can maintain a healthy smile that feels good and looks beautiful.

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Can Humans Regrow Their Teeth?

Sharks do! In fact, each of the estimated 30,000 teeth that sharks lose over a lifetime regrows. How do sharks regrow their teeth, and why can’t humans? It’s all in the genes. Because sharks maintain their existence by eating, their rows and rows of teeth are of the utmost importance to their survival. The epithelial cells from which teeth grow, called dental lamina, are retained for the lifetime of the shark allowing for tooth regrowth. But what about humans? Can humans regrow their teeth? 

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Listen To The Cosmos

How has life been lately? If you’re a single person are you getting a lot of dates? Are you getting more job offers than usual? Does it seem as if everyone is smiling at you? If not, maybe it’s your teeth. Do you know how powerful an esthetically pleasing smile is? Research has shown that people who flash a smile of straight, white teeth get more dates, more job offers, more attention, and are even paid more! Can you believe it? So, listen to the cosmos. Are they telling you that you need cosmetic dentistry?

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Starting Them Young

Tooth decay is chronic among children in the United States. One way to avoid decay, which can lead to other oral and systemic problems, is by encouraging a lifetime of diligent oral hygiene in your children, and this is best done by starting them young. You can start getting your newborn used to dental care within a few days after their birth. What dental care entails for a newborn is simply wiping their gums gently with a soft piece of wet gauze after each feeding. It is important to remove the sticky residue left over from formula or breast milk. But this is not the only thing you can do when starting them young. Read on to find out more.

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What Is Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is a particularly dangerous cancer, not because it is stronger or more difficult to treat but because it often goes undetected by the patient until it has metastasized (spread). People aren’t often looking for oral cancers in their mouth. They brush and floss and gargle and that is normally the extent of their oral hygiene. That is why it is important to see your dentist twice yearly for a complete and thorough checkup and cleaning. Read on to find out more about oral cancer.

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What To Expect During A Dental Exam

Some people become fearful when it is time for their annual physician’s exam, but there is no need to be fearful of a dental exam. Dental exams and cleanings are preventive measures to keep your teeth, jawbone, and oral tissues healthy. Allyour bodily systems are connected so the healthier your mouth, the healthier your body. Dentists and hygienists know that many people are fearful of the dentist and dental procedures. That is why they are as friendly and gentle as possible. And with today’s technology, a dental exam and cleaning is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. So, if you’re wondering what to expect during your dental exam, you are in the right place.

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