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When you’re looking for more confidence, greater self-esteem, and a way to feel better about yourself when in the presence of others, you could do all of that by improving your smile. There are many things you can do to help improve your smile, and six steps are listed below. 1. Brush regularly. Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the cornerstones of proper dental hygiene. It helps …Read More
Trying to decide between a manual or electric toothbrush may seem like a confusing endeavor. Ultimately, the most important thing is that you brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day. Preferably it’s best if you brush your teeth after every meal. However, that is not always practical, especially for most people who could be at a job when they take their lunch break, and so on. There…Read More
Stained, yellowing teeth can affect many aspects of your life. Not only can they be signs of potential oral health problems in the future, they can affect your confidence as well. When you have stained teeth, either from smoking, drinking coffee, consuming soda, or even poor oral hygiene habits through the years, you may wake up one morning, look in the mirror when you’re getting ready, and noti…Read More
It’s tough enough to encourage children to maintain proper oral health, but when they suddenly have braces it can be even more challenging for parents. Braces mean that kids have to avoid certain foods, such as caramel, chewing gum, chips and other hard foods. Encouraging them to brush after every meal is absolutely essential to maintaining good oral health and reducing bad breath. Having braces…Read More
Whenever cosmetic dentistry is required, it’s not enough to just replace a missing tooth, fill in chipped tooth, or do other work just to fill in the space. If the replacement tooth or work does not match the color of the rest of the teeth, especially the teeth surrounding it, it’s going to be extremely noticeable. Matching the color of any cosmetic work done on your teeth requires an exceptio…Read More
It had been quite a while since your last dental visit, and this one found three cavities and some other potential issues that may need to be addressed, or at least followed up on in the future. You were encouraged by your dentist to make an appointment for a six-month checkup, but now you’re trying to determine whether it’s even worth it. After all, even though you hadn’t been to see a dent…Read More
Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash at least twice a day is great for oral care. These are good habits to develop no matter how old you are or what condition your teeth are in. It’s important to visit your dentist every six months to get a regular cleaning and sometimes a deep cleaning may be necessary. When dental bacterial plaque builds on the teeth, especially around the gum line, …Read More
When you’re trying to find a new dentist, whether you are new to the Uxbridge area or haven’t been to a dentist in a long time, or even if you don’t feel comfortable with your current one, it may feel like an overwhelming decision to make. The most important thing anybody can tell you in this situation is to try to step back, relax, and don’t get overly worked up about the decision just ye…Read More
Removable partial dentures, or sometimes referred to as RPD’s, are a common option for individuals who have lost multiple teeth. One of the NOT recommended choices you can make when it comes to these removable partial dentures is choosing what are commonly referred to as “flippers”. These have earned that nickname as a result of the simplicity of them being popped out by the tongue motion. S…Read More
Having a chipped tooth has the potential to make things much more difficult and uncomfortable. This all depends on the severity of the damage and which tooth it happens to be. If the chipped tooth is one of your front teeth, it can make you self-conscious about your smile, causing you to avoid laughing or smiling in public. It can also affect the type of foods you eat. For some people, having a ch…Read More
