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3 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Braces

15 August 2016

Braces are something that most people think of as a burden or, at the very least, as an annoyance. But with the proper oral hygiene knowledge, wearing braces doesn't have to be either. Whether you're a teenager looking forward to finally taking off your braces or an adult who is about to get them put on for the first time, take a look below at just three tips that will help you get the most out of your braces.

A Fruit Lover's Guide To Protecting His/Her Teeth

27 July 2016

Many fruits are good for your health, but special care has to be given to tooth enamel from the acid in some of the delicious treats. You need to keep the saliva flowing to prevent the onset of cavities. Read on for a few great pointers. Balance Acidic Foods: It is advisable to eat acidic foods with other foods that are low in sugar and acids. For example, if you eat an apple, avoid drinking an acidic soft drink or glass of juice.

Have Gum Disease? Why You Should Consider Laser Gum Treatment

6 July 2016

If you've recently been diagnosed with gum disease, you likely want to explore every available option for rectifying the issue.  Although your dentist may have suggested some of the more traditional treatments, such as scaling or even surgery, there is another alternative that you may want to explore:  laser gum treatment.  Laser gum treatment removes bacteria and diseased gum tissue by using a laser to pass between the area where the gum and tooth meet.

2 Antibacterial Rinses To Prevent Gingivitis While Wearing A Nance Appliance

23 June 2016

The wiring of your nance appliance is designed to act like a mold around your teeth. As a result, the wiring can often trap and attract food and bacteria near your gum line. Bacteria that are permitted to grow on your teeth and along your gum line will often result in gingivitis. Fighting off gingivitis is a lot more challenging when wearing a dental device. Therefore, it is important to improve your dental care during this time in order to prevent this from happening.

Getting Braces? Simple Tips To Help You Prepare For Your Appointment

2 June 2016

You've been looking forward to having your teeth straightened, but now that it's time, you're a little nervous about the procedure. That's normal. Since you've never had it done before, you're not sure what to expect. Here's some information that will help you prepare for your new braces. Your First Visit Your first visit with the dentist is going to be busy. The dentist will be examining your teeth, mouth and jaw to see how they fit together.

Three Answers to Common Dental Care Questions

27 May 2016

Developing a cavity in your tooth can lead to a number of potentially serious problems. As a result, individuals with cavities will likely need to receiving a filling at some point. If you are one of those people, you may not be as informed about the filling procedure as you might wish. Learning the answers to the following few questions about fillings will help you to have a better idea of what you should expect from getting your first cavity filled.

2 Tips For Switching From Dentures To Dental Implants

16 May 2016

If you suffer from missing or damaged teeth, then dentures can be an easy solution to help replace these teeth. The denture installation process is relatively painless and is extremely affordable. However, dentures can often cause a number of issues, including bone loss and bacteria growth. Therefore, it might make more sense to get dental implants. Dental implants are more expensive than dentures, but they give you more mobility when it comes to eating and drinking, and they are a lot easier to keep clean.

2 Advantages Of Porcelain Veneers

27 April 2016

For people looking to cosmetically alter their teeth, there are many different dental applications available. However, most of these options do not offer the versatility and effectiveness of dental veneers. Here are a few advantages of choosing porcelain dental veneers: Veneers can correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental concerns during a single application. Veneers correct blemishes and imperfections by covering them. A porcelain dental veneer is a thin piece of dental ceramic material that is attached to the front of a tooth.