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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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Baby Having Problems Breastfeeding? Your Dentist May Be Able To Help
If your baby is having problems latching onto your breast, there are many reasons why this may be happening. It could be that your baby needs more practice, but there may be a medical reason why this may be happening. Tongue Tie While your baby was developing inside your uterus, part of that included a small amount of tissue, known as frenulums, that attaches your baby's tongue to the floor of their lower jaw.

Replacing a Missing Tooth with a Dental Implant
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but something as soft as the scum that plaque leaves behind on your teeth will slowly eat away at your enamel until there is nothing left to do but replace them. While you could use a dental bridge to replace your tooth, a dental implant is more solid. There are just a few things you need to know before you get one.

The Dental Implant Process: A Step-By-Step Guide
Are you considering the use of dental implants to replace your missing or severely damaged teeth? If so, you may be wondering exactly what is involved in this dental process. The step-by-step guide below can help to answer any questions you may have regarding what to expect throughout this process. Step 1: Creating A Mold One of the reasons that dental implants look so natural is that the crowns that are placed on these implants are actually custom made using your real teeth as a mold.

Taking Care Of Your New Dental Implants
Dental implants are an increasingly common procedure meant to replace broken or missing teeth and restore your smile. Many patients, however, don't realize that their new implants need regular care for years after installation. Like regular teeth, implants can become infected and deteriorate over time when not maintained properly. In order to prevent implant failure and potentially permanent jaw damage, follow these five steps for dental implant aftercare.  Rest After the Procedure

Don't Panic! Understanding Panic Attacks At The Dentist
Visiting the dentist is a common fear experienced by many individuals; however, for some people the fear can overwhelm them and result in panic attacks. If you suffer from anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist, read below to understand more about your situation and steps you can take to manage it: Recurring Panic Attacks Panic attacks aren't usually standalone occurrences; rather, they are recurring events that occur with people who are prone to anxiety and stress.