Most Americans follow the recommendations of their own dentist, and of the American Dental Association, and brush their teeth at least twice per day. Another recommendation that is put forth by the American Dental Association and by dentists everywhere is to use dental floss as a part of regular dental care. The usual recommendation for use of dental floss is
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Tooth Brushing Tips
You should brush your teeth at least twice each day. Your dentist can advise you on the best way to brush your teeth in order to ensure the best dental care for you. When you’re brushing your teeth there are certain things to do that will make sure your teeth are “dentist fresh” even in between your trips to the
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is dental treatment which enhances and improves the appearance of the gums, teeth, mouth, and smile. Many dentists who practice general dentistry and family dentistry are also highly qualified as cosmetic dentists. Often times there is overlap between medically necessary dental work and procedures that are strictly cosmetic. While there will be variances in specific experience, schooling and
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Teeth Whitening
Tooth whitening, or dental bleaching, is one of the most common elective cosmetic dental procedures. Dentists practicing general dentistry and family dentistry, as well as cosmetic dentistry, frequently perform teeth whitening procedures. Tooth whitening is also commonly performed as part of a smile makeover, or as an individual procedure, by a cosmetic dentist. Some types of tooth whitening can be
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Gingivitis
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. You may also know gingivitis as gum disease. Common symptoms of gingivitis are inflammation, redness, tenderness or bleeding of the gums. Gingivitis is caused by plaque buildup over a long period of time. After a certain amount of time the plaque will become tartar. Both tartar and plaque irritate the gums causing gingivitis to
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Cavities
The number one reason why people go to see a dentist is cavities. Cavities are holes, or structural damage, in the teeth. Tooth decay is one of the most common of all disorders, second only to the common cold. It usually occurs in children and young adults but can affect any person. It is a common cause of tooth loss
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Sensitive Teeth
Having sensitive teeth generally means that you have some type of pain or discomfort in our teeth. This discomfort can result from eating or drinking something cold, hot or sweet. There are two main types of sensitive teeth. One of the types is when the dentin of your tooth is bare. Here are some things that will let you know
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Oral Hygiene
Making sure that you practice good oral hygiene is very important for making sure that you have healthy teeth and gums. Plaque is the number one cause of cavities and gingivitis. People with gum disease are far more likely to develop heart disease or other medical conditions. Practicing good oral hygiene also helps protect you against many common dental problems.
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Brushing Teeth
Brushing your teeth correctly is a very important to good oral hygiene. There are many simple steps you can take to make sure you are brushing properly and thoroughly. Although the majority of people brush their teeth, there are still things that you can do to better improve your brushing. Here are some easy steps to make sure that you’re
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Dental Care & Flossing
Many people don’t realize how important flossing is. For example, if you are only brushing your teeth instead of flossing, you are only cleaning about 60% of your teeth. Although flossing has the same purpose as brushing, flossing can help get to places that your toothbrush is unable to reach. Flossing can help to eliminate the bacteria which can lead
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