2015

  • 4 Options For Brightening Your Teeth


    White teeth can make your smile look healthier and more attractive. However, many people suffer from teeth that are discolored. Your cosmetic dentist may suggest multiple options to brighten your teeth. Here are a few: Over-the-counter Whiteners Over-the-counter kits offer a variety of application options. There are whitening pens available that allow you to control the placement of the whitening solution. There are also plastic strips that are coated with a whitening gel that holds the strips against the teeth during the bleaching process.
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  • Periodontal Disease: Treating Pockets Between Teeth & Gums


    Do you have pockets between your teeth and gums that are full of plaque? The pockets are the result of you having periodontal disease that has not been treated, but a dentist can treat the condition to bring your gums back to a pleasant looking condition. Discover below what you should know about getting treated for periodontal disease to get rid of the plaque sitting beneath your gums. How are the Pockets Between Teeth & Gums Treated?
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  • What Everyone With Gingivitis Should Know


    If you have gingivitis, you aren't alone. While it isn't a normal part of aging and is completely preventable, many people suffer from some form of periodontal disease. If you are struggling with painful swelling and redness, check out these three facts that everyone with gingivitis should know.   Gingivitis Is Reversible, but Periodontitis Is Not There are two forms of periodontal disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is mild gum disease, and you may not even experience many or any symptoms with it.
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  • Three Dietary Additions That Will Help Your Oral Health


    When you think about how your diet affects your oral health, you're often mindful of foods that are detrimental to the health of your teeth and gums, such as those that stain or those that are packed with sugar. What you might not realize, however, is that certain dietary additions can actually augment your oral health in a number of different ways. Making a commitment to adding these three readily available ingredients to your diet and you'll have an extra reason to smile widely during your next visit to the dentist.
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  • The Steps Towards Full Dental Implant When You Have Advanced Periodontal Disease


    If your periodontal disease is seriously advanced, one of your options—in order to have a full set of functioning teeth— is to begin the steps towards having full dental implants. It takes multiple steps spread out over many months for this entire process. Here is a brief rundown of how the process works. Step #1: Fabrication Of Immediate Dentures The first step towards getting full dental implants is the fabrication of immediate dentures.
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  • What Dental Problems Are Common In The Elderly?


    Continued attention to personal health is important as you age. Unfortunately, one of the easiest areas of health to overlook is dental health. Here are three examples of common dental issues that elderly people face Dry Mouth It is commonly thought that dry mouth is a normal part of aging. It may surprise you to learn that dry mouth is more often a side-effect of medications for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions.
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  • Dental Damage And Decay: 4 Alternate Causes


    As most people know, teeth are highly vulnerable to such things as sugar, tobacco smoke, and lack of dental hygiene. Yet these are far from the only things that can place your precious teeth in peril. If you would like to ensure your teeth stay healthy and whole, read on. This article will introduce four destructive forces that may not have occurred to you before. Cough Drops Many cough drops are simply well disguised agents of tooth decay.
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  • Gummy Smile: An Overview Of The Cosmetic Dental Condition


    It's estimated that up to 14% of women and 7% of men have what is known as a gummy smile, medically referred to as gingival hyperplasia. While the condition isn't cause for concern, it can certainly make sufferers self-conscious about their smile, and many with the condition seek the help of their dentist for treatment. Below is an outline of the condition and how a cosmetic dentist can help you to get a smile you love.
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  • Top 5 Oral Hygiene Tips For Smokers


    Smoking is a serious issue that causes numerous health issues, including dental problems. In order to preserve your smile, it's best to quit smoking. If quitting is difficult, there are still steps you can take to minimize the impact and risk on your teeth. Here are five dental care tips for smokers: 1. Visit your dentist more often. Dentists recommend twice yearly checkups for healthy adults. If you're a smoker, you should consider visiting your dentist three to four times per year.
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  • 3 Dental Tips To Ensure You And Your Child Are Ready For The First Day Of School


    Did you know that children with poor oral health are much more likely to miss days of school, have poor school performance and experience more dental pain? In fact, according to this study, they are three times more likely to miss school due to oral health pain. Therefore, your child's oral health status is critical in ensuring that they have a good education. Here are three very important tips to consider:
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