Toothpaste Tricks

It goes without saying that most every household has toothpaste lying around. We hope you are never without an ample supply of toothpaste to brush your pearly whites two times a day, every day. We have some fun facts and useful tips for the extra tube of toothpaste lying in your bathroom cabinet! Toothpaste can…

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Mouth Guards and Children’s Sports

The Importance of Mouth Guards in Children’s Sports Protective mouth guards are important for your child’s oral health for a variety of reasons. It is safe to say that most everyone is better off using a mouth guard than not, especially when participating in sports. You may be wondering why mouth guards are so important….

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Fact or Myth: Cavities

Cavities have been around as long as people have had teeth. Over time there have been certain myths regarding cavities that people take as truth. The truth is that no one wants to have a cavity, but the bad rap that you hear about cavities isn’t necessarily true. Have you ever been told that sugar…

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The Symptoms of Oral Cancer

According to recent studies over 37,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the United States each year. Men account for 70% of oral cancer patients and oral cancer accounts for less than 5% of all reported cancer cases in the U.S. Oral cancer is however the sixth most common cancer found in men. While…

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Bruxism and Nail Biting

Are you a nail nibbler? Do you have a bad habit of chewing on your finger nails? Experts have now linked nail biting with bruxism, the grinding or clenching of teeth. If you have noticed a sore jaw, pain in your face or sensitive teeth, bruxism and nail biting could be the culprit. It is…

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Dental Tips for Teens

Let’s face it; teens today are busy, social and active. School work, sports, after school jobs, chores and more consume a teenager’s day, along with keeping up with social media. Most kids know that their smile is the first thing people notice about them, but they may not know important tips to keep their smile…

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Common Toothbrush Mistakes

Did you receive less than raving reviews at your last dental appointment? Sometimes without even realizing it you could be developing bad habits when it comes to brushing. If your teeth are not getting as clean as you would like or if you are coming up with cavities at your dental checkups you may be…

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Are You Hurting or Helping the Enamel on Your Teeth?

Tooth enamel on the outside of your teeth is designed to last a lifetime. The American Dental Association reports that tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body. You can think of tooth enamel as the protector of your teeth. It is normal to have some wear and tear of tooth enamel over…

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Pop Goes Your Veneer

Have you ever had a crown or veneer pop off a tooth? If you’ve never experienced having a tooth restoration dislodge and pop off you are lucky. Where most veneers last what seems to be a lifetime, others can pop off from time to time. Anything can cause a veneer or crown to come loose,…

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Dark Chocolate is good for your Teeth

If you ask your dentist which type of candy, if any, they would recommend, most dentists will mention dark chocolate. You can find study after study about the healing properties and health benefits of dark chocolate. Chocolate has over 300 chemical compounds that can be linked to numerous health benefits for almost every part of…

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