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Tobacco is extremely bad for your overall health and can affect your oral health as well. You’ve probably noticed your teeth have become extremely stained through the years as a result of smoking. No matter how much you brush, how often you floss and rinse with mouthwash, nothing seems to work. You begin to notice some darker spots developing on your teeth or soreness in your gums. Here are thre…Read More
Wearing braces is something millions of adolescents and older teenagers end up having to do at some point in their young life. They may not appreciate it at the time, but there are actually numerous benefits to wearing braces, even for adults. Below are three of those possible benefits. 1. Straighter teeth can mean more confidence. When a person is concerned about how their teeth look, they will h…Read More
If one were to really think about it, comparing the health of people today to those during the Stone Age might seem like a no-brainer. After all, people in the Stone Age didn’t live all that long, did they? No, they didn’t. Yet they were exposed to far greater health risks then we face today. The people who lived during that period of time had to deal with wild animals, limited shelter options…Read More
Why do kids become so resistant to brushing their teeth? That’s a difficult question to answer, and while every child is different, it could be related to the fact they don’t seem to get any enjoyment out of it, it is viewed as a chore, or they don’t see the benefits of doing something like that for themselves. Here are four steps you might consider taking to encourage your child to brush mo…Read More
For those who have crooked teeth or some other issues that make it difficult to floss, here are three ways you can improve this habit over time. Choose the right type of floss. A waxed floss may be more practical for somebody with crooked teeth. Some of those teeth can be wedged together, making it extremely difficult to maneuver floss between them. However, if your dentist can do it, so can you. …Read More
Brushing your teeth is incredibly important, but technique and the type of toothbrush you use can have a big influence on whether or not it’s doing the right type of job for your teeth. The best type of toothbrush to use is either a soft or medium bristled one. A lot of people immediately pick up a hard bristle toothbrush because they assume it’s going to clean their teeth much more effectivel…Read More
Maybe you’ve heard about water pics for oral health for quite some time. These devices were incredibly popular during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and while they are still around and a lot of people do use them, they aren’t going to offer the kind of benefit you might hope for. Why people use water pics. One of most common reason a person uses a water pick is to try and clean food and other pa…Read More
You went to your dentist for the first time in several years and even though you were worried about what she might find, you didn’t expect that she would recommend a root canal. A root canal is a serious bit of work, and is considered oral surgery. This is a process by which the dentist will cut down and essentially disable the nerve endings in the tooth. Usually when that cavity is so severe or…Read More
Heading to the dentist for a regular visit can cause anxiety and stress for many people. Even if you take care of your teeth properly, brushing and flossing at least twice a day and rinsing with mouthwash when you do, that doesn’t mean you’re completely in the clear with regard to potential oral health problems. Your dentist could find a cavity, a crack in the tooth, gum disease, or other issu…Read More
The body is an incredible system. Just about every single component of the human body can affect other areas of health and well-being. When you are focused on maintaining proper oral health, it has a direct and positive influence on your overall health. There are number of ways this happens. One of the most significant is that when people don’t brush and floss on a regular basis, they are not ge…Read More
