Teeth Whitening is now the most requested cosmetic dental treatment. This is not surprising since this single cosmetic dental treatment can dramatically improve your appearance, your self-confidence and even your quality of life. There are a number of reasons why individuals decide to whiten their teeth including the following: to whiten teeth that have become…
Are your gums red and swollen. Do they bleed easily when brushing or flossing your teeth. Are they pulling away from your teeth and exposing the roots? All these things are signs of periodontal disease: a chronic infection of the tissues and bone supporting your teeth. If not treated properly, periodontal disease can lead to…
Have you skipped your regular dental checkup? If so, you are not alone. In fact, in a Gallup poll conducted in 2013, one third of Americans said they did not visit the dentist at all in the past year. This is unfortunate because regular dental visits provide an opportunity for your dentist to spot oral health…
Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” While this popular saying is not literally true, it does make a good point: what you eat has a major affect on your overall health. This is especially true when it comes to your dental health. So, if you want avoid costly and painful…
Serious dental health problems such as tooth decay (cavities), tooth infections and gum disease can be painful, costly and time-consuming. The best way to treat these problems is to avoid having them in the first place with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry refers to a group of dental services that can be used to prevent dental…
If you are a parent, you are very well aware of the fact that parenting requires a delicate balancing act. As parents, everyday we are faced with the task of letting our children enjoy their childhoods and keeping them safe. It is not an easy task! The same is true when it comes to Easter…
When you walk down the aisle of the grocery or drug store these days, you are hit with a myriad of different choices of toothbrushes. Not only are there many different brands, but there are also different types. These different types include regular old-fashioned toothbrushes, battery-operated spinning toothbrushes and electronic toothbrushes that plug into an…
Toothbrush care is probably not something you think about very often. Most of us brush our teeth twice a-day and do not think any further about properly caring for our toothbrushes. However, taking proper care of your toothbrush can help to improve your overall dental health. Perhaps we should spend a little more time thinking…
In today’s economy, every dollar counts. Even though things seem to be getting better, there are still many individuals in the United States who are unable to find full-time employment, or any employment at all. This can make it difficult to pay for the necessities in life, including preventive dental care. If you are fortunate…
Everyone has bad breath at some point. Maybe it was the pasta with extra garlic sauce you ate last night for dinner. Maybe you just need to pop a breath mint or chew a piece of gum. Or, maybe your bad breath is trying to tell you something about your dental health. In some cases,…
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