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Preventing Tooth Decay
Dentists and other dental professionals don’t have a lot of cavities in their mouths. They may have developed some as children, but as adults, they learned how easy it is to prevent developing any more. You can use the same methods to have a nice, healthy smile. The main thing you need to do is be vigilant about your dental…
Continue readingReasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
If you have yellowed or stained teeth, you may be less likely to show off your smile to the people you meet. The good news is that you can get help in restoring your smile to its former beauty with the latest and most practical solutions for all your dental care requirements. There are professional teeth whitening services in our…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
Why Is it Important to Floss? Think about your oral health routine. Do you make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day and schedule regular checkups at our dental office? What about flossing? Are you also making sure that you floss once a day? Unfortunately, some people consider flossing as optional if they brush their teeth twice…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
Periodontal Disease Explained You’ve probably heard about the dangers of cavities and tooth decay since you were a child. However, you may not have heard so much about another, more common and less known disease; gum disease. Periodontal disease, more commonly called gum disease, is a bacterial infection. It occurs when the toxins in plaque inflame and irritate the gum…
Continue readingBrushing Up on the Benefits of Brushing
We learn as kids to brush twice a day, however, often we don’t learn all the little, necessary tricks to make brushing the most effective it can be. Our parents bought us toothbrushes and toothpaste and helped us floss, so we didn’t learn everything we need to know as adults. A quick refresher course for adults is useful, especially if…
Continue readingInvisalign: Frequently Asked Questions
Are you hesitant to smile because of your misaligned and crowded teeth? Do you feel like your appearance is never as good as it could be because of a lackluster smile? If so, then the Invisalign system of aligner trays could be the answer for you. Created by several Stanford University students and alumni, the Invisalign aligner trays look like…
Continue readingThe 10 Signs of Sleep Apnea
You may have sleep apnea and be unaware of it, but you may notice that you’re lethargic, groggy, lack mental acuity, and have lost your libido. These are all very common signs of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that affects more than 22 million Americans. There are different types of the disorder, but they can affect anyone at any age.…
Continue readingAre Cracked Teeth on the Rise?
The coronavirus pandemic is giving people plenty of reasons to stress themselves out. They worry about their job, their kids being home all day as schools shut down and they also have to worry about friends and family falling ill. Isolation is also a problem for some people. Some individuals have started grinding or clenching their teeth while they sleep…
Continue readingAre Dental Implants Right for You?
Are Dental Implants Right for You? Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. These advanced dental procedures are an ideal way to boost your confidence and provide the most attractive appearance of your smile. About 52 percent of all adults in the U.S. aged 20 years to 64 years have lost at least one permanent tooth. This statistic…
Continue readingGingivitis: Symptoms and Causes in Sweetwater, FL
What Causes Gingivitis and Are There Symptoms? The major cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene, but you may have gingival disease and be unaware of it because it usually starts with no symptoms. However, if you’ve begun to have bad breath or you notice bleeding when you brush or floss, then you may have gum disease, and these two…
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