Keeping your teeth clean at work is not always easy because you don’t have a way to brush your teeth. This can lead to bad breath or the ever-dreaded food stuck in your teeth, which may not be the best way to present yourself professionally. The guide below shows how to keep your teeth clean…
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Teaching your children about the Tooth Fairy is an effective way to encourage them to brush and floss their teeth. If they’re scared to go to the dentist, you can use the Tooth Fairy as a motivational tool, saying that she rewards children who go to the dentist. Since your little winged friend may not…
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Continued from Part 1 How To Find Out If You Need A Root Canal (Continued) If you have not visited the dentist in a while, watch for the warning signs of root canals listed in Part 1. If you are experiencing extreme pain or sensitivity in your mouth, it would be wise to see your…
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If the nerve of a tooth is damaged by decay or infection, you may need to get a root canal. This is an alternative to surgical teeth removal that may save an otherwise healthy tooth in your mouth. Treatment through a root canal can be highly successful, but it is not the best option for…
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Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them – hence the name “emergency.” Car accidents, sports injuries, or a simple trip down the stairs can chip or break a tooth on impact. Before you respond in a panic, we wanted to provide a basic guide explaining what to do in a dental emergency. Plan…
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Your mouth will be sore for a couple weeks after having your wisdom teeth removed. While this may tempt you to live on a liquid diet, the fact is that you can eat soft foods without increasing your pain levels. If you are getting ready to have your wisdom teeth pulled in the near future,…
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Pregnancy transforms the female body in a number of ways. As your body adjusts to accommodate another human being, your mouth may go through a change all its own. It is important to take proper care of your oral health during pregnancy in order to ensure your smile shines bright after birth. Listed below is…
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Children start losing their baby teeth around age 6, and their adult teeth do not fully come in until puberty. That leaves parents with about six years of teeth pulling to go through, and every child is a little different in how he or she reacts to pulling teeth. Eventually, you may need to get…
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Your toothpaste has important impact on your oral health as a whole. While all toothpastes aim to provide the same service, some may be better suited for you than others. If you want to ensure that your teeth stay as healthy as possible, you need to make sure you have a good toothpaste product to…
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In an effort to save money, a lot of people will choose to buy at-home teeth whitening strips instead of coming into the dentist for cosmetic bleaching. While these strips can in fact lighten your smile, the question is, are they worth the money? Is it better to spend money on home whitening kits than…
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