There are proponents of fluoride and opponents of fluoride and, of course, reasons for both. Opponents of fluoride cite the fact that children 8 years of age and younger exposed to too much fluoride can develop tooth stains called fluorosis, a mottling and staining of the teeth. However, in appropriate amounts, fluoride helps strengthen tooth […]
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How Your Diet Affects Your Dental Health
Most people realize that sugar is bad for your teeth. They know sugar causes decay but they probably don’t know exactly how. It is actually the bacteria in your mouth that feed on the sugar. As the bacteria metabolize sugars and starches that remain on your teeth after eating and drinking, they not only produce […]
Even Babies Can Have Bad Breath
But they usually don’t. There are reasons babies develop bad breath, but because they don’t have teeth bad breath is unusual in babies. So, is it your teeth that cause bad breath? Not your teeth per se, but the bacterial plaque that develops on your teeth, gums, and tongue. Bad breath can be a result […]
Why Flossing Is So Important
While brushing your teeth seems rather easy and painless, most people hate flossing. Why? Is it because it is messy? Hard to do? Inconvenient? The fact is that no matter why or how much you hate flossing, it is an important step in your dental care. Flossing may seem like an un-required added step but […]
Brush Up On Brushing Your Teeth
It seems like brushing your teeth is a no-brainer, right? It seems that brushing should just come natural, but there is brushing…and then there is brushing. If you brush your teeth fast and haphazardly you can miss areas of plaque. If you brush your teeth with the wrong kind of toothbrush you can damage your […]
Getting Veneered
Most people have probably heard of dental veneers. They may think that they could never afford them, never need them, and best of all never want them, but you never know what the future holds. Dental veneers can serve you well if you happen to unfortunately get a few of your front teeth broken, or […]
A Quiz About Organic Toothpaste
Did you know that some toothpaste consists of harmful chemicals? These chemicals can dry your oral tissues causing dry mouth, bad breath, and even canker sores. You wouldn’t expect that your toothpaste could actually make your mouth unhealthy while you are using it for the exact opposite reason. Some of these harmful ingredients found in […]
Facts About Contouring
Do you see too much of your gums when you smile? Is there such a thing as seeing too much gum? If so, how much is too much? People have an innate attraction to beauty. We react favorably to an attractive smile or an attractive face. We may not know what makes them attractive, but […]
The Kind Of Dental Treatment People Wish For
Dental bonding is one dental treatment that you do not have to fear. It is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is quick, easy, affordable, and best of all: painless. There is no cutting or drilling with dental bonding. It is done with the same material that is used for white fillings–composite resin. It blends […]
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Can Intrinsic Tooth Stains Be Removed?
Did you know that there are different kinds of tooth stains? There are intrinsic stains and extrinsic stains. Intrinsic means that the stains are inside the tooth. Extrinsic means the stains are on the exterior of the tooth. Your tooth is encapsulated with tooth enamel, so exterior stains are those that adhere to your tooth […]
