Are You Prone to Cavities?

Are you one of those people who seem to get cavities no matter how much you brush and floss? Did you grow up steering clear of sweets and sugary foods to protect your teeth, only to have a cavity or two at every dentist checkup? Research has shown that by studying the pH and genetic…

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Choosing the Right Toothpaste

If maintaining healthy teethis important to you, you may want to consider the important aspects of choosing the right toothpaste. Toothpastes don’t only clean teeth anymore, different types of toothpaste have added special ingredients to help fight or protect teeth in a variety of ways. The main ingredient for your toothpaste should always be fluoride….

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Accelerated Orthodontics

Recently, Forbes business magazine had a cover story titled “The Economics of a Pretty Face”. In both social and business arenas, the push to have a picture perfect appearance is becoming more and more important. An attractive smileis a feature most people desire. A nice smile is a confidence booster and self esteem builder. Adults…

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Five signs that you should see a dentist

Has it been a while since you have been to the dentist? Are you starting to have some issues in your mouth that are raising concern? It is better to play it safe than sorry when it comes to your oral health, by scheduling a checkup with your local dentist. If you have been putting…

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Bone Loss Prevention

Your teeth are actually the best preservation system for your jawbone. There are a number of things that can lead to bone loss, especially in your jaw bone as you age. Did you know that missing teeth can lead to bone loss in your jaw bone? Tooth loss promotes erosion and weakening of the jaw…

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Tips for Avoiding Bad Breath

Do you or someone you know suffer from bad breath? Are you concerned that your bad breath may be sending the wrong impression to other people? It’s important to realize that bad breath or halitosis is often times a condition that can personally be hard to detect yourself. There are numerous causes for halitosis. Bad…

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Straight Teeth can be Good for Your Health

Did you know that having straight teeth that are properly aligned can actually be good for your health? Most people simply focus on the pure cosmetic aspects of having a beautiful smile. A bright confident smile helps provide self assurance, but having straight teeth can reach beyond a picture perfect smile into improvements in your…

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Adult Braces

Have you noticed the recent trend in adult braces that is sweeping the country? More noticeable than ever are the hard to notice short term, clear adult braces options like Six Month Smiles. If you look closely, your neighbor, coworker or friend may be taking their smiles more seriously lately by investing in adult braces….

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Can Sports Drinks Damage Your Smile

Sports drinks and energy drinks are all the rage these days. Media and advertising flood the airwaves with positive marketing spins on the benefits and advantages of consuming these beverages. Most consumers believe these drinks are a better alternative to soda, and use the drinks to help replace lost nutrients or give energy during workouts…

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Which Toothbrush Should I Use?

Having good oral hygiene is a priority for most people. With so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, how do you know which one will suit you best? Are disposable or manual toothbrushes sufficient, or does the best cleaning come from electric spinning or vibrating models? If electric toothbrushes are not currently in…

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