Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth, Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Stains on Your Teeth Certain foods-especially […]
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Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching, and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth. Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Acid Erosion The biggest threat to […]
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Quality oral health goes a long way. Having a healthy mouth is an intricate part of having a healthy body. Considering how important oral health is, it seems like it would be hard to achieve and maintain, but think again. Follow these 7 simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to stellar dental health […]
Visiting the dentist every six months for regular dental exams and cleanings is the best thing you can do for your oral health, but at-home dental hygiene is just as important. Your best bet for keeping your mouth healthy between dental appointments is by having a thorough at-home dental hygiene regiment. This all starts with […]
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The hardest substance in the body is tooth enamel. In fact, the only natural occurring substance harder than tooth enamel is diamond. Tooth enamel, your teeth’s natural defense system, is the hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth. Unfortunately, tooth enamel can wear away over time. For example, rigorous brushing may diminish tooth […]
Adults are supposed to visit the dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings. But children? Why do kids need to see the dentist? After all, they don’t even have permanent teeth! The American Dental Association recommends that children visit the dentist by the age of one year, then regularly after that. Even before the […]
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This post is a follow up to “Why Do You Need a Dental Checkup?” In addition to a dental checkup every six months, you also need a dental cleaning. Yes, you need a dental cleaning. Clean teeth may feel great when you leave the dentist’s office, but don’t let that fool you. A dental cleaning […]
Have you ever wondered why the golden rule in dentistry is “get a checkup and cleaning every six months?” What if your teeth are fine? Is it a gimmick? Is it a ploy to get people to spend money at the dentist’s office? Not at all. The American Dental Association recommends that everyone over one […]
