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Do you grind or clench your teeth when you’re stressed? Do you have a sore jaw or headache when you wake up? If you answered yes to either question, you may have bruxism. If you do, you’re not alone; it’s estimated that between 30 and 40 million Americans (adults and children) are teeth grinders. … Continued
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You’re biting into an apple and a sharp pain suddenly shoots into your gums. Right as you drink a sip of cold lemonade, one of your teeth begins to throb. Toothaches can happen in many different ways: Applying pressure to a tooth Exposing a tooth to something cold or hot A consistent pain in … Continued
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While many drinks, like sodas and coffee, can be damaging to your teeth, there are some beverages that can actually help you maintain a healthy smile. Here are 3 drinks that are good for your teeth and your overall oral health. Water Water not only keeps you hydrated, it is a great beverage to … Continued
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Restorative dentistry procedures help patients with broken, decayed, or missing teeth. Restoring the appearance of your smile is important, but these restorative procedures can also help protect your teeth from other oral health problems. Dental bonding is a type of restorative dentistry and may be a good option for your oral health. Here are … Continued
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From Fiji to Dasani, the U.S. market is the largest bottled water consumer market. While water is crucial to our overall health, fluoride is crucial to our dental health. Here are 5 things you need to know about bottled water and your dental health. Fluoride is Important to Your Dental Health Fluoride is a … Continued
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Do you breathe through your mouth when you sleep? Do you wake up with a dry mouth? Researchers at a university in New Zealand have found that you may increase your risk of tooth decay if you breathe through your mouth when sleeping. Acidity eats away at the tooth’s enamel and the acid … Continued
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Isn’t it awful when you’re talking to someone with bad breath and you’re trying to discreetly breathe in another direction? Isn’t it even worse when you’re trying to hide your bad breath? Halitosis, commonly called bad breath, can be caused by many different things and can be treated in many different ways. Here are … Continued
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President’s Day: Electing Good Dental Health Did you know that many presidents have struggled with dental health? Despite being the Commander-in-Chief, many presidents dealt with tooth decay and pain. Here are 4 presidents that struggled with dental health: George Washington The first president of the United States struggled with tooth decay and pain … Continued
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From crunching on ice at a Houston Texans game to using your canines to open your child’s snack, there are many habits that can severely damage teeth. Here are 7 things that can damage your teeth and your overall oral health. Overbrushing While it’s critical to brush your teeth thoroughly, twice a day, … Continued
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Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars people get generally in their teenage years or early twenties. When wisdom teeth come in, your dentist examines them to determine whether or not they need to be removed. While every mouth is different, about 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed each … Continued