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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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Less Noticeable Orthodontic Treatment Options For Adults

Posted on October 12, 2015

As an adult who needs braces, you may be concerned about how your orthodontic treatment will affect your appearance. Large metal brackets are typically associated with the braces worn by adolescents and teens. However, there may be several orthodontic treatment options that can straighten the teeth of an adult without being as noticeable as traditional metal braces. Here are a few: Lingual Braces Lingual braces are attached to the side of your teeth that lies next to your tongue. [Read More]

3 Tips To Avoid Reinfecting Your Cold Sores While Brushing Your Teeth

Posted on September 24, 2015

Cold sores can make an appearance on any part of your body, but they are usually found around your mouth and facial area. The sores are painful to deal with because they are a type of blister. This means that the cold sore will open up, revealing new skin. At this time, the skin needs to be treated with care because of how easily it can become reinfected. A reinfected cold sore can spread to other areas in your mouth and land you at the dentist's office. [Read More]

Complications To Watch For After A Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Posted on August 31, 2015

Almost anyone who has reached their 30's has gone through a wisdom tooth extraction. If your wisdom teeth are still in your mouth, knowing what to watch for following your extraction, and what you can do to avoid these problems, can save you from serious pain and additional time in your oral surgeon's office. While not normally life threatening, certain complications can have dire results if not properly addressed in a timely manner. [Read More]

Information On Dealing With A Broken Tooth

Posted on August 12, 2015

If you break your tooth, you want to know how to care for it until you are able to get in to see your dentist. You will also want to familiarize yourself with some of the different treatment options available to you for broken tooth repair. This article is full of information that takes you through the process of caring for your broken tooth and having it repaired. What to do if you break your tooth [Read More]