2 Orthodontic Options That You Will Barely Notice
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8 June 2016
If your teeth are not perfectly straight and you are concerned about how braces may affect your appearance, you may be surprised to learn that there are multiple alignment options that are barely noticeable on the teeth. Here are a few of them:
Clear Plastic Aligners
Clear plastic aligners are transparent mouthpieces that helped shift the teeth into proper position. The rigid plastic of the aligners gradually forces the teeth into alignment.
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Five Foods And Beverages That Are Surprisingly Good For Your Teeth And Gums
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20 May 2016
When you think of foods that are good for your teeth, what comes to mind? Cheese? Yogurt? Maybe some crunchy celery? While all of these foods are certainly promoters of good dental health, there are plenty of other good things to chomp on when you're trying to keep your smile in top shape. Here's a look at five other foods that are surprisingly good for dental health.
Eggs
Eggs yolks in particular are high in vitamin D, a nutrient that interacts with calcium in order to build healthy tooth enamel.
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2 Oral Rinses To Help Reduce Sensitive Gums During Pregnancy
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3 May 2016
Sensitive gums are often the sign of a bacteria infection like gingivitis or periodontal disease. However, during pregnancy, your hormonal levels can cause your gums to swell up. The swelling causes your gums to feel sensitive to food, brushing, and any small aggravation. This type of gum sensitivity will usually subside once your hormones get under control. However, you will usually have to endure this problem for months. Fortunately, there are a few oral rinses that you can use to help reduce some of your gum sensitivity until it goes away on its own.
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Posted on:
28 March 2016
If you would like to achieve a whiter smile, then you may be able to get that smile by going to a dentist for a tooth whitening treatment. It's advisable to go to the dentist instead of using over the counter products because the dentist can tailor the treatment to your specific needs and they use better products. If you have discolored teeth for other reasons than regular staining, like genetic issues, medications or thin enamel, then you may need to go with other treatments, such as the ones suggested in this article.
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