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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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Four Things You Didn't Know About Teeth Fillings

Posted on July 19, 2017

You hear about fillings all of the time. Many people have them and many people are told everyday that they are going to need some. However, not many people understand why fillings are actually important or what they even do. Here are four things you might not know about fillings: ​Fixes Damaged Tooth Enamel: The part of your tooth that protects the whole thing from getting an infection is the enamel. This is the hardest part of the tooth that prevents the bacteria from getting into the sensitive part of the tooth, which is the nerves. [Read More]

Signs Of Dental Demineralization And How The Problem Is Addressed

Posted on June 22, 2017

Dental cavities are extremely common, with over 90% of individuals over the age of 20 having at least one dental cavity. This statistic may be surprising if you are an adult who has yet to be treated for decay. While cavities are not something that you have ever been concerned about, you should understand that your teeth may have started to demineralize, which is the precursor to dental decay. There are a few signs that this issue has developed. [Read More]

How To Prevent Invisalign Aligner Clouding

Posted on June 4, 2017

The idea of wearing metal braces as an adult may make you cringe. If this is an issue for you, then you should look into clear Invisalign aligners instead. Aligners can work well to move teeth, especially when mild occlusions are noted. However, there are a few issues you may run into when using the braces, like clouding. Clouding can be avoided fairly easily with a few tips: Always Rinse [Read More]

Myths Concerning Tooth Replacement Options

Posted on May 10, 2017

Replacing missing teeth is something that you will likely hope that you will never need to do. However, accidents and dental health problems can be unavoidable, which may result in you losing one or more of your teeth. If you suffer one or more of these issues, knowing the truth about some common tooth replacement misconceptions should allow you to be better able to repair your smile after losing teeth. [Read More]