Category: General Dentistry

How Sleep Apnea Impacts Your Health

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By now, you are likely familiar with the importance of caring for your smile. Though brushing and flossing daily is an excellent way to stay on top of your oral health, it is important to recognize that other, nontraditional dental concerns can impact your grin differently. For example, chronic teeth grinding or bruxism can damage… Read more »

Is Mouthwash really Necessary?

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A minty fresh smile is an excellent indicator of a person’s oral hygiene practices and overall health. After all, oral bacteria are constantly attempting to compromise your smile, and many of these microorganisms contribute to bad breath. In addition to the way plaque and bacteria impact your health, bad breath is an indicator of substandard… Read more »

Major Functions Of Dental Mouthguards

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At a young age, attending dental visits may seem a bit daunting. Indeed, we are often flooded with a number of ‘what if’ questions because it is an experience we have never had before. Questions that come to mind involve what are all of the tools being used? Will my treatment hurt? What if I… Read more »

How Mouthwash Elevates Your At-Home Care

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It goes without saying that everyone requires some level of oral health care in order to ensure their smile is strong, youthful, and happy overall. Indeed, most dentists recommend a preventive dental routine that pays attention to your teeth, gums, and tissues in particular, but not every patient is convinced that flossing or brushing is… Read more »

What To Know About Cigarettes And Your Teeth

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It goes without saying that there are a significant number of factors that pose a threat to the integrity of your smile. Though some such as tooth decay and gum disease may be relatively well-known, there are vastly more issues that you might not even be aware pose a threat to your grin to begin… Read more »

Managing Pain After Dental Work

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It goes without saying that your oral health is a complex area to consider. After all, nearly everything out there can pose a threat to your smile’s integrity, and as such, we must do everything we can to ensure that our grins are safe and protected. This can range anywhere from effective at-home care to… Read more »

Different Grades of Floss Impact Your Health

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Failing to seek timely dental care and treatment can lead to a slew of oral health complications. These can range anywhere from a mild toothache or chipped tooth to a severe cavity or infected teeth roots. As such, your dentist advocates seeking treatment sooner rather than later. Bear in mind, however, that excellent oral health… Read more »

Understanding Dental Prevention

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Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and one of the first things someone notices about you. Additionally, it serves a great number of purposes, including biting, chewing, eating, and even enunciating. As such, we must take strides to ensure it is taken care of and protected from the myriad harms that threaten its… Read more »

Ways Your Toothbrush Impacts Your Smile

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The quality of your smile is influenced by more than just your devotion to a preventive dental routine. As a matter of fact, the level of care that you practice even matters. Indeed, brushing your teeth once a day is going to look different than a routine involving brushing twice a day, flossing, and using… Read more »

How Smiling Affects Your Health

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Many people take great pride in their smile’s appearance. After all, it is one of the first physical attributes one notices about another, and a gorgeous beam often gives off a happy, warm, and comforting presence. Taking care of your smile is an essential component to consider when looking to maintain a youthful grin, and… Read more »