Many adults will lose one or more teeth in their lifetime. The gap in your smile leaves you with options – should you get a bridge? Dentures? Nothing at all? Or perhaps a dental implant! There’s a lot to know about getting an implant. Doing some research before a consultation with your dentist can help
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Flawless Flossing
Your dentist and hygienist will encourage you to floss every day. Just brushing twice a day, or even after every meal, isn’t enough for total oral hygiene. Your gums are the foundation of your teeth. If you want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, you need to make sure your gums are clean and
Read MoreThe Effects of Vapes on Your Oral Health
Vaping started as a way to help smokers stop smoking cigarettes; it is now a popular smoking phenomenon in its own right. With all the different types of vape pens available – not to mention oil flavors and nicotine levels – vaping is fast overtaking the industry formerly dominated by cigarette manufacturers. Men and women
Read MoreThings you Probably Never Knew About Invisalign
Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about smiling? Trust me when I say you’re not alone. There are millions of people, from teens to adults who want to perfect their smile, and in this day and age, there are multiple ways to go about it. You’ve probably heard of a more modern and invisible approach
Read MoreCavity Removal Tips
Cavities form because of tooth decay. Cavities are most commonly found among children, but adults develop them as well. Tooth decay can occur for many reasons, including the formation of plaque build-up, what you eat and drink, how well you take care of your teeth, heredity, and certain medical conditions or treatments like diabetes and chemotherapy. Plaque plays
Read MoreTeeth Whitening: Facts vs Fiction
Most people, when asked what they’d like to improve about their smile, say they want whiter teeth. Teeth whitening is hugely popular, all around the world. You can tell by all the toothpastes, whitening products, and devices lining store aisle shelves. While there are many do-it-yourself methods – such as over-the-counter whitening strips, charcoal whitening powder, and
Read MoreWhen Should I Go See a Dentist?
You have probably heard the joke, what’s the best time to go to the dentist, “tooth hurt-y.” Well, all joking aside, you should not wait until you have tooth pain to make a dental appointment. With that said, when or how often is the best time to schedule a visit to the dentist? Let’s face it: we realize
Read MoreStrong Tooth Enamel Can Fight off Tooth Decay
Wax protects the paint on cars, raincoats protect us from dreary days, and tooth enamel – that elusive material we hear so much about at dental visits, plays a vital role in protecting our teeth from decay. The hardest and most mineralized substance of the body, enamel is resilient; however, it isn’t impervious to damage. Why
Read MoreWiggle Room: Why Your Teeth Feel Loose & What You Can Do About It
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Periodontal Disease is the leading cause of loose, and shifting teeth. Periodontitis is no laughing matter. In addition to degrading the gums, this serious infection – which affects 3 million people every year – also targets the ligaments and bone that support the teeth. It can leave you
Read MoreOral Health & Bone Disease: Are They Related?
People say the eyes are the window to the soul. In actuality – it’s actually the mouth that says so much more about a person’s state of being. The mouth is the gateway to your overall health and is very indicative of problems that will affect your well-being in the future. Bone density loss, or osteoporosis affects over 53
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