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How to Care for Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are used to treat cavities in your teeth. Cavities are areas of decay that end up becoming small holes in your teeth. Without treatment, they can cause further damage to your teeth beyond just a cavity. A filling is what fills these holes up to save your tooth. Cavities can happen to anyone, … Read more

Can Tooth Enamel Be Repaired?

Enamel is the thin outer layer of material that covers the portion of your teeth outside of the gums. Poor diet habits, an unhealthy oral care routine, and other factors can weaken and damage your enamel. Once damaged, your tooth enamel cannot be repaired. However, weakened enamel can be repaired. The Importance of Tooth Enamel … Read more

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Can Bad Oral Hygiene Cause Health Problems?

Your oral health is directly connected to your overall health. This is why maintaining a healthy oral care routine is important in protecting you from things like cavities and other health issues like cardiovascular disease. The benefits of a good oral care routine can pay off in dividends later in life as you’ll likely have … Read more

Why Biting Your Nails is Bad for Your Teeth

Biting your nails may not seem particularly damaging at first. However, nail-biting can affect your teeth, do damage to your nail beds, and put you at risk for getting sick from all of the germs. You should kick the habit as soon as possible as it usually is caused by an underlying mental health issue that may need to be treated. Studies show that biting your nails can be a reaction to stress, frustration, or anxiety. The data shows that 60% of children, 45% of teens, and 30% of adults bite their nails.

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Can Teeth Get Thinner?

In general, your teeth should look opaque in color. This is due to our enamel, or the hard, outer layer of our teeth that provides protection against outside forces. Due to certain conditions or circumstances, our once opaque teeth can appear translucent or thinner. In some cases, a person is born with teeth already like … Read more

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When Should Kids Start Flossing?

It’s no secret that flossing is an important part of the daily oral hygiene routine. Young children have teeth that are still developing and may need to be treated more sensitively. So, how do you know when it’s time for your kids to start flossing? Is it ever too early to start flossing? Our friendly … Read more

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Beware the Worst Candies for Your Teeth!

Everyone has a sweet tooth, and there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a piece of candy every now and then. Especially around the Fall season, with Halloween around the corner, it’s hard to resist taking a few bites of something delicious. As long as eating too many sugary sweets doesn’t become a habit, you … Read more

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Do White Teeth Mean Healthy Teeth?

For many, the ultimate goal is to have a sparkling white smile. But do white teeth really mean healthy teeth? After all, the majority of toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and even gum focus on their ability to deliver a whitening effect to your teeth. However, if whiter teeth are not necessarily healthier teeth, then it may … Read more

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The Tooth Decay Process

Tooth decay is an occurrence that most people experience at least once in their lifetime. Whether it manifests itself as a cavity, tooth pain, or tooth loss, tooth decay can become a very big problem. In order to prevent tooth decay, it’s important to practice good dental hygiene habits. It is best to always be … Read more

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Should You See the Dentist for a Chipped Tooth?

Accidents happen. You fall and chip your tooth. While it isn’t the end of the world, it is a pretty big inconvenience. And one that can ultimately lead to threatening your health if left untreated. Some cases of chipped teeth are worse than others. So, should you see the dentist for a chipped tooth? At … Read more