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Category: Preventive Dentistry

How Can I Be Sure My Teeth Are Clean?

It may be a simple question, but it is important that you feel confident in the answer: Are your teeth really as clean as they need to be to prevent problems like tooth decay and gum disease? When these issues first form, they can avoid detection, leaving people unaware that they have active problems that […]

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3 Problems Poor Oral Hygiene Can Cause

To put it simply, you face several potential oral health risks when you do not take smile care seriously. Shortcomings in your hygiene routine make you vulnerable to the buildup of both remnants of foods and drinks you consume and oral bacteria. As these materials build up, you can experience trouble with your oral health […]

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How In-Office Care Fights Gum Disease

Are you currently taking steps to fight gum disease? When you brush and floss, it is important that you carefully clean the spaces where your teeth and gums meet. When you do this, you can clear away bacteria before microbes begin to move below the gum lines and build up on the roots of your […]

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How We Help Kids Avoid Cavity Problems

Cavities can be a problem for both adults and kids. With that said, one issue that makes children vulnerable to decay is a lack of practice and understanding when it comes to preventive care. They may not do as much as they should to keep their teeth clean, and they can have a harder time […]

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How Gum Disease Affects Your General Health

How much harm are you really doing when you ignore your trouble with gum disease? It may surprise you to learn that when your periodontal health is not managed well, your overall health can pay the price! Over time, problems with gum disease will become more difficult to reverse, or even control, which can lead […]

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How Tartar Buildup Makes Your Smile Vulnerable

There are several benefits to maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, one that is both consistent and thorough. If you do a good job brushing and flossing each day, you can control your risk for difficulties with tartar formation. Tartar deposits cannot be removed through at-home care, and until their presence is addressed by your […]

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Tips For Preventing Or Addressing Gingivitis

Are you currently safe against gingivitis, or should you be more concerned than you are about the health of your gums? Problems with your periodontal health can affect you in more ways than you may realize. If you are not watching out for signs of an infection, one can form and gradually worsen, which can […]

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Warning Signs Of Oral Health Trouble

How much attention are you really giving your smile? Beyond brushing and flossing your teeth, are you looking out for any early warning signs of oral health trouble that you should bring up with your dentist? Do you feel confident that you know what signs of trouble you ought to watch for if you want […]

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Important Steps In Your Oral Hygiene Routine

The approach you take to cleaning your teeth on a daily basis will help you avoid potential problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, many people who feel they are doing enough to keep their smile healthy can overlook mistakes in their routine that make them vulnerable to oral health issues. One benefit to […]

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3 Problems That Better Oral Hygiene Can Prevent

There are several consequences to not properly maintaining your oral health. Cavities are a common problem, one that people tend to be familiar with, but this is not the only issue that can impact your appearance and well-being. Trouble with your gums and your general appearance can also impact you if you do not follow […]

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