People want to have fresh breath and whiter teeth, and everyone wants to know how to have fresh breath. Of course the best way to achieve that is by having a regular oral hygiene routine that includes regular brushing, flossing and visits to the dentist. But there are foods that will help keep your teeth […]
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You may not have realized it, but June is National Candy Month. Now, coming from a dentist, that might seem like a strange reminder – especially since we’ve all heard someone say to us “that candy will rot your teeth out!” So, does candy cause cavitites? Well, yes… and no. The bacteria living in our
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If you have dental implants, cleaning and disease prevention are just as important as they are for natural teeth. Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions in the soft and hard gum tissues that surround dental implants. Just like it does around natural teeth, bacteria can build up on the base of the implant, just below the gum line.
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These days, dental fillings are made from a variety of materials including gold, porcelain and composite resin. Each option has its own unique virtues and drawbacks, and all of them have finite lifespans. Metal amalgam fillings, which are typically the most durable options, have expected lifespans of about 15 years. Composite fillings, on the other
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Ordinarily, our jaw bones are only as large and strong as they are because we use them all the time. Once teeth are lost and we stop applying force to the jawbone, however, the bone mass gradually diminishes until all that’s left is a small, narrow ridge of bone. This can make it difficult, if
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Root canals, perhaps more than any other common dental procedure, are the subject of fear and trepidation for thousands of people. Most of this nervousness stems from horror stories passed down by parents, and a general lack of understanding of the extent to which modern dentistry has made these procedures relatively painless experiences. In fact,
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Conventional wisdom and childhood trips to the dentist taught us that once a cavity develops, there’s no way to treat it other than having it drilled and subsequently filled with a hard protective material. In recent years, however, nutritional research has yielded discoveries with some exciting implications about our ability to treat and prevent cavities.
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Most diabetics are aware of the common health risks related to their disease. The eyes, heart, and kidneys are three major concerns of those living with diabetes. But there are other health risks that come into play when dealing with this disease, and one of those health risks is gum disease. Gum disease might seem more
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Common sense might tell us that when someone suffers from gum disease it is just their mouth region that becomes affected. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Gum disease is an infection of your gums. This can cause adults to lose their teeth. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) gum disease is
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Oral health is something that is a huge factor in your overall health. This makes sense, because your mouth is used for so many different things like communicating, eating, and non verbal signals. Effects of Oral Health on Children’s Overall Well Being According to the National Institutes of Health estimates that 20%-30% of children suffer
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Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to further dental and health complications if left untreated. Beyond just being a dental concern, periodontitis
