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Micro Management — How to Build Your Perfect, Imperfect Smile
Many people are ready to have a new smile. However, the old style of Chiclet White Hollywood is a thing of the past. While they certainly want to feel confident in their new smile and not afraid to show their teeth, most patients do not want people to immediately say,”Wow, you had some great dental..
read moreSmoking Causes More Problems Than Just “Yellow Teeth”…
Many Americans are affected by the consequences of long-term smoking. Side-effects such as yellowing teeth, creasing skin, exhaustion, sallowness and aging are some of the most common—and most dreaded—prices to pay for the vice. These cosmetic issues can be treated with a number of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, Restylane, Botox, medical-grade skin creams..
read moreHow Age Affects Your Teeth
During the aging process, the condition of our oral health is even more important. Although the mouth undergoes some change as we age, losing your teeth does not have to be one of them. Teeth can generally be kept for a lifetime with proper maintenance. Drinking tap water can be beneficial for the teeth regardless..
read moreYour Oral Health and Tooth Decay
Preventative treatment is definitely important in today’s dental world. Tooth decay is a commonly occurring problem that is easily stopped by basic knowledge of good oral upkeep. Most people have gone to the dentist to have a cavity filled, but understanding some basic things about your mouth can prevent needing to deal with tooth decay...
read moreInformation about Smoking + Teeth
Smoking causes damage to basically all parts of the body, but sometimes we don’t consider the effect it can have on Oral Health. Smoking can cause periodontal disease, increase the healing time of the mouth, and increases the risk of oral cancer. Additionally, it worsens bad breath, and the stains that accumulate from smoking are..
read moreToothache, infection, or a filling?
One of the most common dental problems, the toothache, has a wide variety of causes and treatments. Tooth, gum, and jaw pain can be easily confused with one another, and without the help of a professional dentist they can be almost impossible to diagnose. However, in a lot of cases where a tooth is damaged..
read moreWisdom tooth and related molar issues
Usually found in four groups of three, molars are sometimes joined by up to four wisdom teeth, or extra molars. It is possible to have more than or less than four, but usually there is one wisdom tooth behind each row of molars. Wisdom teeth develop much later in life than other teeth, often becoming..
read moreDental health and nutritional needs
Keeping your teeth from becoming damaged requires basic dental upkeep, but there are many minerals and vitamins that affect your tooth and gum health too. In addition to flossing, brushing, and having regular dental checkups, your diet should be diverse enough to cover the usual nutritional needs of your teeth. Vitamins A, C, and D..
read moreTooth care and plaque
On the surface of all your teeth there is actually a gigantic, harmless biosphere of different bacteria called a biofilm, or plaque. This biofilm is a diverse habitat of bacteria colonies, which are attracted to the smooth surface of the teeth. In contrast to virtually all other parts of the body, teeth do not shed..
read moreNighttime tooth wear?
Teeth grinding, or Bruxism, is the clenching, grinding, or biting of your teeth. It can occur during the day or night, on purpose or more involuntarily. Commonly found in children, nighttime grinding and chewing on the teeth can cause sensitivity and wear on baby teeth; when adults grind their teeth, the damage is more serious...
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