Research suggests that 60-90% of people don’t floss everyday. That means that the majority of people who walk into their dentist office know that within minutes they are going to have to confess to their dentist that they failed to uphold what they agreed to start doing 6 months ago…floss. Flossing can be time consuming, …
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Choosing the Toothpaste that is Right for You!
Proper dental care is not as new age as you might think. In fact, did you know that people have been practicing dental hygiene since around 500 B.C.? Back in the day, ancient Greeks would use a mixture of iron rust and coral powder as toothpaste to clean their teeth, while toothbrushes were a bunch …
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The Safe and Effective Way to Brighten Your Smile
Everyone craves a whiter and brighter smile and there are numerous marketed products that claim to help you achieve just that. Whether it be specific toothpastes, mouthwashes, whitening strips, gels, or that fancy blue light you see at the kiosk in the mall, the same question always arises, does it actually work? If you read …
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The Teeth-grinders and Jaw-clenchers Guide to Understanding Bruxism
Has your dentist ever asked you if you grind your teeth at night (or during the day “holding your teeth together”)? A lot of people are unaware that they have these habits so will often say no, but your dentist is skeptical by the looks of your teeth. So, it is time to solve the …
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Why…So…Sensitive?
Sensitive teeth are no JOKE! Do you cringe at the thought of biting into a cold and creamy ice cream cone? Or maybe taking a sip of your hot morning coffee makes you wince? Unless you just really don’t like ice cream or coffee, you could be experiencing sensitive teeth. This is an illustration …
That Toothache is a Signal!
There are two kinds of people in this world, those who call their dentist right away when they experience oral pain, sensitivity, and toothaches and those that don’t and hope it goes away (I hate to say it, but it eventually does). This article will help explain why you should always be the kind of …
Are your gums “Red Hot” ? : Getting to the root of Gingivitis
Gingivitis. We have all probably heard the word thrown around the dental office before, usually with a negative, unenthusiastic, undertone. But do you know what gingivitis is? In Latin it literally means: “gum inflammation”. Inflammation is defined as a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen,hot, and painful, especially as a …
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