Have you ever wondered what people in ancient civilizations used for toothpaste? It certainly wasn’t the convenient tube of good-tasting fluoridated gel that we now put on our toothbrushes. Ancient toothpastes were used to treat some of the same concerns that we have today keeping teeth and gums clean, whitening teeth and freshening breath. Egyptians…
DetailsThis Form of Periodontal Disease Can Lead to Inflammation and Infection – and Worse Gingivitis is a word that many people have heard, but not a lot of people know what it is or why you don’t want it in your mouth. Why? Because gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease that produces inflammation and…
DetailsWhat you eat can be just as important to your teeth as brushing and flossing daily. In fact, certain foods and beverages will both keep your teeth in shape and provide them with the nutrition they need. You can’t get your original teeth back once you lose them, and imagine a life of eating and…
DetailsDo you often wake up with breath that can clear a room? If you’re tired of bad breath in the morning – technically known as “halitosis” – we have six tips that can help you nip the problem in the (taste) buds! Reduce the caffeine. Caffeine inhibits the production of saliva, and saliva is…
DetailsWhen Are Crowns For Your Teeth Necessary and What Are Your Options? You’ve probably heard about dental crowns. But do you know what oral health problems necessitate a crown and what types of materials you have to choose from when the crown is made? You will probably need a dental crown in the following situations: The…
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There are a lot of reasons why people might decide to go to the dentist or get dental treatment. Sometimes you will need emergency dental work, while other times it might be fine to simply visit the dentist every 6 months or so for a check up. Dental crowns can play an integral role in…
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Looking after your teeth is so important, and there are a lot of things that you can do to achieve this. One of the biggest factors to keep in mind when it comes to improving your teeth is to consider the aesthetics of how they come across. Taking care of your teeth is as much…
DetailsYou’ll spend more than 1,500 hours during your life brushing your teeth if you’re brushing two times per day (and two minutes per time). So it’s kind of important for you to choose the right type of toothbrush if you’re going to be that “close and personal” with this bristly tool! We have 7 tips…
DetailsWonderful Ways Smiling Makes Life Better Smiling and laughing can have a positive effect on your well-being, but as you make the transition from child to adult, you often tend to lose the habit of indulging in these behaviors. A good example of this is a children’s playground: You often see the kids running around,…
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Looking after your teeth is so important, and there are a lot of different procedures that have to happen in order to help you care for your pearly whites. That’s why it is important to make sure you are focused on doing as much as you can to improve your oral hygiene, and visiting our…
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