Laser tooth whitening is the fastest road to whiter teeth. Tooth color is a seemingly small but very influential dental issue that people face.  Although the color of teeth is an aesthetic factor, for a lot of people, the problem of discolored or yellowed teeth is bigger — one that affects their overall appearance and their confidence. So, for years, people have tried one tooth whitening product after another. Some…
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We hope we’re singing to the choir here, but flossing is quite a simple task and it makes us wonder why more people can’t or won’t do it. Plenty of excuses There are all kinds of ways that people justify their failure to floss. You may have heard some of these reasons. You know, flossing takes too long, the string always breaks, I can’t get the floss between my teeth,…
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Millions of adults have lost teeth. More and more men and women are doing something about it with dental implants. Today’s dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from other teeth, so after the procedure, you will appear to have a mouth full of healthy teeth to show off. From an aesthetic point of view, the loss of teeth can have a psychological effect on people who might feel too self-conscious to…
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Here are 7 ways that cosmetic dental work can be negatively affected. With a little effort on your part, none of it has to ruin the investment you’ve made in your smile. Abra­sive tooth­pastes with bak­ing soda — while the bak­ing soda alone won’t destroy your veneer, it removes the glaze over time, mak­ing the crowns look dull and lifeless. Not wear­ing a pro­tec­tive night­guard — when invest­ing large amounts…
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The crunch of helmets as players tangle for a loose football, the swoosh of the net as an outside jumper is made, and the crack of the bat as a guaranteed double sails into right center field are awesome sounds to sports fans, but for dentists, they’re reminders that a player is just one misstep away from a dental injury. 3 Million Teeth Knocked Out “Basketball and baseball are the…
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Tooth loss is simply the result of an oral disease – not the aging process. Senior citizens can keep all of their teeth with proper care. Regular dental visits are especially important for older people since many suffer from dry mouth, which slows down the flow of saliva. Saliva plays a major role in preventing tooth decay by rinsing away food particles and neutralizing harmful acids. Dry mouth often comes…
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Diabetes and Prediabetes Cases Are Dramatically On The Rise Today, it is estimated that over 177 million people worldwide have diabetes and one-third to one half remain undiagnosed. There is also significant concern about the growth in prediabetes. Prediabetics have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered as diabetics. Over 350 million people worldwide are believed to have prediabetes.  Diabetes and Gum…
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The mouth is the gateway to the body. And just like a headache is often an indication of health problems elsewhere in the body, the status of our teeth and gums can indicate larger health conditions. Gum Health May Indicate Heart Health Recent studies suggest that people with periodontal disease very often have heart disease as well. A painful or tender jaw may be signaling an increased likelihood of a…
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Before the toothbrush, items like chewsticks (sticks that you chew on), twigs, bird feathers, animal bones, and porcupine quills were used as a scraping device to remove debris. Indian medicine used the twigs of the neem or banyan tree to make toothbrush and other oral-hygiene-related products. The first recorded toothbrush was made around 3000 BC, and was made with a small twig with frayed straw. Let’s Call That Thing That…
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You may be already familiar with a few of the necessary must-dos to attain oral cleanliness. It isn’t cheap to go to a dental professional. It isn’t cheap to have your teeth cleaned or X-rayed. And if you need work done, that’s more complicated — it will not be inexpensive. Obviously, neglecting your teeth is much more costly over time, as eventually, you’ll need to address the issues. The very…
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