Many parents take their children’s oral health for granted. Most parents in the United States do not bring their children to a dentist until they are at least two years old or so, but it is actually best to take the child to see a pediatric dentist at age one or as soon as they
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The Importance of Going to the Dentist Regularly
A lot of people neglect going to a dentist regularly. In fact, they wait until they have a problem with tooth decay, tooth pain, or a broken tooth before they even head to the dentist. It is crucial to good oral hygiene that you have regular visits to the dentist. The American Dental Association recommends going
Read MoreIs Having Missing Teeth Normal?
Losing one’s teeth is more common than you might realize. In fact, nearly one in four of the 120 million people who are missing teeth don’t have any teeth at all. That number is staggering, especially when considering there are easily accessible dental procedures that can restore your mouth to a healthy, fully-toothed state. If
Read MoreThe Dangers of DIY Teeth Whitening
Who doesn’t dream of having pearly white teeth? Your smile is the first thing people notice about you. A smile that reveals clean, bright, healthy teeth makes you look all the more attractive, while a dingy smile may do just the opposite. Nobody wants to make a bad first impression with their smile but be
Read MoreWhat Does Flossing Accomplish?
If you think you should only floss occasionally, or keep floss on hand to remove a rogue popcorn kernel or piece of spinach, then there’s more to flossing than you might have previously realized. Besides supplementing your brushing regime, regular flossing – whether with traditional string wax or a hydroflosser – performs daily miracles, not
Read MoreSoda Versus Teeth, Who Wins?
Whether you order a soda or pop, or are loyal to your favorite brand, carbonated soft drinks are a staple of the American diet. But while losing slightly in popularity, that doesn’t mean we have given up on soda pop entirely. We’ve all heard of Cola Wars, but in the battle of soda vs. your
Read MoreCan Charcoal Help Teeth?
Adding charcoal to personal health and beauty products is the “fad” that has been around for millennia. Ancient civilizations relied on charcoal to purify their water, cleanse their bodies, and heal disease. With this ancient ingredient now being added to facial masks, soaps, lotions and acne treatments, there is validity in charcoal’s claims. Yet when
Read MoreA Bridge or Implants?
Smiling has several benefits to your overall well-being. It is known to enhance how people perceive you and it can also boost your immune system. But how can you feel good about your smile if you have a missing tooth? Lucky for you, many restoration tools have been developed to help you regain your beautiful
Read MoreBraces vs. Invisalign
Having straight teeth means more than just having a beautiful smile. Crooked teeth can negatively affect oral functioning, such as overbite or underbite problems, poor alignment of teeth and jaw, and problems with chewing food properly. If your teeth are uneven but you wish to have straight teeth, you have several options – including braces
Read MoreEmergency Dental Care After Hours
Injuries often happen at the most inconvenient times. Most professionals aren’t playing pickup basketball games during working hours, it is after they have left work (and the dentist has also) that they find themselves involved in a pickup game and a tooth gets knocked out. Sudden tooth pain or jaw pain also seems to happen late at
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