Buying toothpastes and kits at the grocery store that promise to give you white, gorgeous teeth is easy to do and fairly cheap – but do these treatments really work? Should you spend your time and money on these kits, or should you head to your favorite dentist’s office instead? Read on for reasons why professional tooth …
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You may want to take the gum out of your mouth when you are giving a big presentation at work, when you’re talking to your mother, or if you suffer from TMJ and feel jaw pain coming on – but besides these situations, is gum chewing a habit you should quit? Reasons to quit chewing …
Have you noticed you have been getting more cavities than usual in the past couple of years? There could be many reasons for this, of course, but one often overlooked reason for an increase in cavities may be a medication you are taking. Read on for some information about how your medications may be harming …
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X-rays use radiation to give your doctor or dentist a look inside your body, and are very commonly used. However, just the thought of radiation is enough to make some people question having x-rays done. Is it safe to have even one x-ray? Are they really even necessary when you are at the dentist’s office …
It can be a little shocking and probably a bit worrying – one day you are flossing and see an ugly black spot on your gums that you didn’t notice before. Is this something you should make an appointment with your dentist about? Read on for some information about what this spot probably is and …
If you have kids, you probably spend a lot of time reminding them to brush and floss, and then making sure they do it right, all while stressing to them how important it is to develop good habits to take care of their teeth. But what about you? It is just as important for adults …
For such little, simple things, porcelain veneers really are capable of doing a lot for your teeth. Read on for some information about porcelain veneers and how they can help you to not only have a more beautiful smile but also a healthier one. 1. A porcelain veneer is a very thin “shell,” less …
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Piercings are becoming more and more common, and it’s not just ears anymore. Now it’s noses, stomachs, and even oral piercings. Oral piercings, in the cheek, lip, or tongue, are now very popular – but having an oral piercing and caring about your oral health are not two mutually exclusive things. Here are some things …
If you have tinnitus, you know that it is a problem in the ears – a ringing or buzzing in the ears that you may have occasionally or even all the time. But you may not know that your dentist may be able to help you find relief from tinnitus, with TMJ treatment. What causes …
“Scaling and planing” is not a new exercise or dance craze – it is actually a very common procedure that your dentist may recommend for the good of your teeth and gums. Read on for some information about scaling and planing, and why your dentist may recommend this important procedure. Why would I need scaling …
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