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There Is No "One Key" To Great Dental Health

Throughout my life, I had always thought that brushing my teeth three times each day was enough to keep my teeth healthy. While my dentist always encouraged me to floss, I underestimated its importance and skipped it frequently. I soon learned just how important flossing was when I developed gum disease. My dentist told me that flossing daily could have prevented it, because when flossing, you remove stubborn food particles lodged in your gum line that brushing alone often doesn't remove. After that tough lesson, I became dedicated to learning all about dental health and how to get my gums back into good health. Thankfully, my teeth and gums are now healthier than ever, and I decided to create a blog to share what I have learned about dental health on along with tips and tricks for squeezing good dental habits into a busy schedule!

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2 Issues Caused By Not Having Your Severely Crooked Teeth Corrected By An Orthodontist

Posted on March 31, 2023

When your teeth are severely crooked, you may feel self-conscious and tend to hide your smile. While you may hate the effect they have on your self-esteem, you may believe that the crookedness of your teeth only causes issues with your appearance and have not taken steps to correct the problem. However, severely crooked teeth can also adversely affect your dental and overall health. Below are just a couple of the issues that are a direct result of not having your severely crooked teeth corrected by an orthodontist. [Read More]

3 Advantages Of Using A Dental Implant To Restore Your Broken Tooth Instead Of Using A Crown

Posted on February 24, 2023

A broken tooth, whether from trauma or extensive decay, can mar your smile and increase your risk of oral disease. A broken and uneven tooth is more difficult to keep clean through brushing and flossing, which can lead to bacteria accumulating on the tooth and causing tooth decay or gum disease.  Two common methods of restoring a broken tooth are to attach a crown to the remaining tooth or extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant. [Read More]

What Are The Differences Between Dental Crowns And Veneers?

Posted on January 16, 2023

If you need work on a tooth, then dentists sometimes recommend dental crowns or veneers. While these treatments share some similarities, they also have differences. Read on to learn more about these two treatments and when you might need them. Dental Crowns: What to Know A crown is a type of false tooth. However, rather than replacing a missing tooth, a crown fits over an existing one. It fits over the entire tooth like a cap. [Read More]

What To Expect At A General Dental Cleaning And Examination

Posted on December 9, 2022

If you haven't been to the dentist in a while, you aren't alone. Many people have phobias about the dentist or can't afford a dental visit. If you plan on visiting the dentist soon but are nervous, keep reading to learn more about what you can expect at a general dentist appointment. Cleaning In many cases, the visit starts with a cleaning from the dentist or dental hygienist. This helps remove any debris, especially tartar, but it also makes it easier for the dentist to clearly examine the teeth later. [Read More]