If you underestimate the benefits of flossing, you can have an easier time skipping it, or leaving it out of your oral care routine entirely. By doing this, you increase your risk for problems with tooth decay as well as gum disease, plus you make yourself more susceptible to a buildup of tartar! As thorough… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Problems That Can Lead To Worrying Tartar Accumulation
The fight to stop tartar from forming on your teeth is an important one. Tartar deposits that form will not budge when you brush and floss, which means they stick around to cause problems with dental decay and gum disease until your next professional teeth cleaning. Fortunately, you can keep your smile safe against the… Read more »
How Better Habits Can Help You Avoid Dental Discoloration
You feel good about the color of your teeth today, but will you have the same confidence in them in a year? What about after several years? While the right oral hygiene routine can protect you against the buildup of unsightly teeth stains, it can be difficult to completely avoid them over time. To keep… Read more »
Can Adjusting Your Daily Routine Help You Avoid Cavities?
Are you having a problem protecting yourself against tooth decay? It may seem strange to have issues with cavities when you feel certain you are keeping your smile clean each day. After all, how can tooth decay be a problem when you are consistently clearing away the bacteria and food debris that lead to problems?… Read more »
Making Healthy Teeth A Priority For Your Family
If you want everyone in your family to show off a healthy, confident smile, you should make sure that everyone is practicing smart oral care on a daily basis! At an early age, parents are directly responsible for cleaning a child’s teeth. Even if your kids are past the point where they need your direct… Read more »
How Poor Oral Health Makes You More Vulnerable To Jaw Pain
Trying to simply live with, or work around, a possible dental problem can lead to consequences you do not see coming. One reason to take signs of poor oral health seriously is that a problem with a cavity can gradually worsen over time, changing the way your dentist must approach your restorative dental treatment. Another… Read more »
Tired All The Time? It Could Become A Problem For Your Smile
If you need one cup of coffee after another to complete your day, it seems safe to assume you are struggling with a lack of restful sleep. This can make it harder for you to maintain a positive mood, it can hurt your short-term memory, and it can affect your energy levels. What you might… Read more »
Enjoy Better Smile Health By Improving Your Brushing Routine
Have you struggled to stop cavities? Does it seem like your oral hygiene routine is less helpful than it should be? It may be time to accept that your current approach to brushing is less effective than it should be, and that without changes you can remain vulnerable to problems that call for restorative dental… Read more »
Flossing Protects You Against Tooth Decay And Gingivitis
If you want to avoid problems with tooth decay and gum disease, you should put time and energy into fighting the buildup of plaque and tartar. Many people believe that with brushing alone, they can completely rid their teeth of bacteria and food debris so that plaque and tartar buildup never becomes a concern. Unfortunately,… Read more »
Watch Out For Habits That Negatively Affect Your Smile
How likely is it that you will make your smile less healthy or less attractive today? It might seem odd to think about oral health care matters in this context, but it is important to note that your habits matter when it comes to your oral health. If you are not keeping up with good… Read more »
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