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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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Your Sinus Infection: Signs You Should See The Dentist For It

Posted on May 5, 2021

Sinus infections are relatively common ailments that many people have and can affect anyone at any time. Often caused by the common cold virus or other intrusion, a sinus infection can cause pain in the ears, upper quadrants of the face, and can even cause pain in the teeth, gums, and jaw. When you have a sinus infection, it might be dental-related, which means you'll need to see your dentist to get full relief from your symptoms. [Read More]

A Guide To Bruxism

Posted on March 23, 2021

Bruxism is the name for the condition of teeth grinding. This is often a tension-related condition brought on by stress. Unfortunately, it can also have a major impact on your dental health. Bruxism Concerns It doesn't matter whether you grind your teeth consciously when you're awake, or unconsciously when you're awake or asleep. The damage to the teeth and jaw is the same. Tooth damage comes from the constant grinding movement, which slowly erodes away the tooth enamel. [Read More]

Dental Implants for Those Who Can't Receive a Bone Graft

Posted on February 9, 2021

The success of dental crown implants is dependent on a lot of different factors. One of the most important is the state of the relevant alveolar ridge. You actually have two alveolar ridges—one in your upper jaw and one in your lower jaw. It's a ridge of bone that houses your dental sockets, which support your individual teeth. When a tooth is lost, the applicable section of the ridge loses some density, as it no longer needs to support the tooth. [Read More]

Cleaning Dental Implants Is Crucial

Posted on December 23, 2020

Dental implants are intended to look and feel just like your teeth. Implants are secured to your jaw, and they are there to stay. This also means you need to take care of your implants, since you will likely have them for a long time. Implants Can't Get Cavities, So Why Care for Them? While it's true that you cannot get cavities on your implants, they still come with risks. Periodontal disease is a huge problem. [Read More]