Oral Health

4 Ways to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity

Sensitive teeth can make life very uncomfortable. You are not able to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks, you have to be careful when you put anything in your mouth and sometimes even a breeze that hits your teeth at just the right angle can cause searing pain for several seconds or longer. The good

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Why You Should Commit to Seeing the Same Dentist

As with any medical provider, it is important to find a dentist that you feel comfortable with and whose judgment you trust. You want to find someone who you can communicate well with and who has provided effective treatment for you in the past. Every dentist has their own approach and technique and it can

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Mouthwash Cannot Take the Place of Flossing

While most people are sold on the idea of brushing their teeth at least twice every day, there are still some who struggle with flossing on a regular basis. It’s true that flossing does take a few extra minutes and it can be difficult to form good flossing habits in the beginning. However, studies show

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Top 3 Dental Emergencies and How to Handle Them

Each year there are thousands of reported dental emergencies across the country. These emergencies mostly affect people between the ages of 18 and 44 years old and range in level of seriousness. When a dental emergency does happen, it can be helpful to know what to look for and how to best handle the issue

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Canker Sore Remedies

We are not sure what causes them exactly, but we do know that canker sores can be distracting and painful. They are the small, shallow ulcers that show up in our mouths often making it difficult to eat or even talk. Canker sores are known to appear after eating acidic foods such as lemons, oranges,

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Why You Should Avoid Over-The-Counter Teeth Whitening

Because our individual smiles tell everyone we come in contact with so much about us, it’s no wonder that we want to keep them looking bright and cheerful as much as possible. Our smiles and our teeth are also an important part of our self-esteem. Many people want to take good care of their smiles,

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Ways to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist

For many people, fear of the dentist is a very real thing. It can cause great anxiety and apprehension even if it is for a routine check up or cleaning. Some people dread their upcoming dentist appointment for weeks. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some things that you can do

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At What Age Should Your Child Have Their First Dental Visit

In a survey conducted in 2009, a large group of people were asked what age they should bring their children in to see a dentist for the first time. The average answer was 2.5 years old. This may seem like a logical answer. After all, before this age, children barely have any teeth, let alone

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Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Are you or is someone you love missing a tooth? It could be that you lost this tooth due to an injury or accident. Or, you may have lost the tooth as the result of tooth decay and disease. This might be a new development or it could be that you have been missing the

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How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush

Hopefully everyone is seeing his or her toothbrush at least twice every day. You would think that when it is something we look at so frequently we would be able to easily tell if it is worn out or needs to be replaced. The problem with toothbrushes is, it is what we can’t see with

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