Tips for Getting Your Teen to Wear Braces

3 Things You Need To Know About Fluoride And Your Child's Teeth

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Parents must make decisions on a daily basis that can affect the futures of their children. Decisions that affect the health of your child’s teeth and gums are particularly important, since oral health is closely linked to the overall health of the body. Tooth decay is one of the problems that parents try to combat with regular brushing and limited sugar consumption. If you want to provide your child with maximum protection against tooth decay, it can be beneficial to utilize fluoride to help strengthen the enamel on your child’s teeth. Read More»

Why Your Dentist Might Encourage You To Keep Extra Toothbrushes On Hand

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If you are like many people, you might just buy the number of toothbrushes that you and your family members need when the need arises. However, purchasing them in bulk and keeping extras on hand in your home can be a good idea. If you ask your dentist, even he or she might agree. These are a few reasons why. It’ll Encourage You and Your Family to Swap Them Out Regularly Read More»

Go Beyond Clean: Why You Need To Add Gum Massage To Your Oral Hygiene Routine

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You know that you need to keep your teeth clean, which is why you brush your teeth twice a day, and see the dentist twice a year. However, you might not know that you should also be massaging your gums. When you think about massage, you probably don’t think about your gums, but you should. You might not realize this, but massaging your gums is a great way to keep them healthy. Read More»

Ways To Whiten Your Teeth

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The whiteness of your teeth can dramatically affect the attractiveness of your smile. Teeth that are dingy or yellow may seem dirty and unsightly.  Still, the color of your teeth is not necessarily indicative of your oral health. Teeth may be discolored due to trauma, a congenital defect, food and beverage-based pigments, tartar, or side effects from a medication. Discoloration from tartar can be removed by a professional dental cleaning. Here are a few additional ways to whiten your teeth. Read More»

Tips For Storing And Replacing Your Toothbrush

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Most people take the time to brush their teeth each day because they know that this is a great way to keep cavities away and have fresher breath, but did you know that there are right and wrong ways for storing your toothbrush? Additionally, you may not realize that there are also rules for replacing your toothbrush. Here are a few things you should know about storing and replacing this important oral tool that you own. Read More»