Your teacher may have scolded you about chewing gum when your were a kid, but as far as your teeth go, chewing gum may actually be good for them. Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures used different types of chewing gums to help maintain oral health and freshness. Modern chewing gum is almost as American
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Seeing Your Dentist if Your Child’s Teeth are Not Falling Out
“My tooth is loose!” When a child’s tooth becomes loose for the first time, it represents a huge milestone in their lives. It is exciting, because losing a tooth is associated with the tooth fairy, and of course means that they are growing up. In other words, when your child loses their first tooth, it
Read MoreWill My Dental Crowns Match the Color of My Teeth
While your dentist has the primary role of helping you maintain proper overall oral health over the years, from your teeth to your gums, that’s not all they do. Part of a dentist’s job is their ability to give people beautiful smiles. For some people, it starts with needing their teeth straightened, while others want
Read MoreWhat Your Dentist Recommends for Sensitive Teeth
Are you one of those people who cringes from discomfort or pain when you drink a hot beverage or bite into something cold like an apple or popsicle? If biting into ice cream and drinking coffee have turned into more painful experiences rather than enjoyable ones, you may be suffering with sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity
Read MoreStaying Calm in The Dentist’s Chair
Do you feel relatively calm before your dental appointment, or are you a little nervous about a visit to the dental office? Do you worry about it days or weeks before the appointment? Are you someone who is terrified about going to the dentist or about a procedure, worrying about it all the time? There
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