2017

  • Tips For Recovery After Dental Implant Surgery

    If you're getting ready to undergo surgery for dental implants, you need to be sure that you're prepared for the recovery period. Your oral surgeon will provide you with a series of aftercare instructions to guide you, but it's in your best interest to be ready before you go in. Here are a few tips that will help you to get through the first few days after your surgery. Expect Swelling
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  • Heading Out For Winter Sports Fun? 3 Ways Mouth Guards Can Protect Your Dental Implants

    If your winter is going to involve some outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, or even mud football, you're going to need some protection. Helmets, gloves, and knee pads go a long way towards protecting your body from injuries while you're busy enjoying yourself. However, if you haven't taken steps to protect your mouth, you could be at risk for some serious dental injuries. Before you get involved in the outdoor activities this winter, stop by your dentist and get fitted for a custom mouth guard.
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  • 4 Ways To Get Rid Of Discoloration On Teeth

    Sometimes teeth remain discolored no matter how much time is spent on brushing them. The problem can be the result of several things, such as naturally becoming discolored from old age. Just because you have been unable to whiten your teeth, it doesn't mean that it isn't possible to be done. Seeking help from a professional might be the resolution to the problem, as there are several ways to achieve satisfactory results.
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  • 3 Tips For Packing Tooth-Healthy School Lunches

    When your kids go back to school, you have a lot of things to think about, from new clothes to haircuts to school supplies. There's also the all-important school lunch to think about. Of course, you want your children to have healthy lunches when they're away at school, but making sure that lunches are tooth-healthy is often overlooked. However, it's not hard to incorporate foods that help make a lunch better for your child's dental health.
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  • 3 Reasons To Consider Invisible Braces

    One of the best options available to you whenever you have issues with the alignment of your teeth is invisible braces, mostly because they can straighten your teeth quickly and without causing you too much pain. Listed below are three reasons consider invisible braces. They Are Less Likely To Be Uncomfortable One of the biggest reasons consider invisible braces is that they are less likely to be uncomfortable. In most cases, the only discomfort that most individuals report is the initial adjustment period once they start wearing the braces.
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  • Should Your Child Get Dental Sealants? 3 Facts To Consider

    As a parent, you know how important dental health is for your child. In addition to wanting to prevent them from experiencing the discomfort associated with cavities, you probably know that poor dental health can lead to other health problems later on. Dental sealants are one tool that you and your dentist can use to help maintain your child's dental health. However, sealants are often underutilized, and many parents don't realize that they're an option or aren't aware of the benefits that they provide.
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  • 3 Things To Try When Your Child Is Afraid Of The Dentist

    Whether they had a bad experience with a painful dentist office visit, have had cavities in the past, or simply picked up a fear of the dentist from friends or family members, a child's fear of the dentist shouldn't be overlooked. By helping your child face and overcome their fear of the dentist, you will help eliminate their anxiety while also ensuring they get regular dentist checkups. Here are three things to try when your child is afraid of the dentist:
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  • Are Your Silver Fillings Making You Sick And Aging You?

    Although you probably won't go to bed at night without washing your face and applying a moisturizer, it's important to note that your teeth can have just as much of an aging effect as a few extra lines might. Silver fillings are one example of that, as their presence is hard to miss. Fortunately, tooth-colored fillings are a popular choice that minimizes the appearance of old cavities, and it has become popular to use them in place of silver fillings.
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  • Don't Have A Potty Mouth

    You probably do the best you can to take care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and even using mouthwash before bed. However, it's also important for you to make sure you do what you can to prevent yourself from accidentally contaminating your mouth with nasty bacteria and germs that can make you sick. Not only is being ill bad for your overall health, but vomiting can be destructive to your teeth because the stomach acids that come into your mouth can eat away at the enamel.
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  • Why Flossing Can Seem So Hard At First

    Getting into the habit of flossing everyday can be tough, but sometimes it's more than a simple matter of willpower. If you've struggled to floss because of pain or because the floss gets stuck between your teeth, you could have a problem that requires a visit to the dentist. Read on to learn more about this and why seeing a dentist can help. Inflamed Gums If flossing hurts, chances are your gums are inflamed.
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