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When a tooth is too damaged for a filling, but not damaged enough for a crown, you have to find middle ground. That’s where inlays and onlays come in. If you try to fill a severely damaged tooth, this will only further weaken the tooth structure and cause breakage or the need for a root … Continued
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Accidents happen, and sometimes the damage is irreparable. Lucky for your teeth, a broken or lost tooth can be fixed. We all know traumatic accidents like a car crash or a bad fall can injure a tooth, but there’s simple mistakes everyone can make that can also crack teeth: Chewing Ice: Ice is really harmful … Continued
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Proper denture care keeps not only your dentures in good shape, but your entire mouth. For good oral health and sturdy dentures, upkeep and daily care is necessary. Dentures will last longer and fit better the more apt you are at taking care of them. By following these five tips, your dentures will stay in … Continued
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Sometimes when brushing or flossing your gums will bleed, and, sometimes, this is just a sign of hard brushing, nothing more. However, bleeding gums can also be a sign of serious disease and, in any case, blood in the sink should never be ignored. There are many reasons your gums may be bleeding, and it’s … Continued
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We’ve all experienced these pesky spots — canker sores plague most mouths from time to time, and they’re as annoying as they are ugly. These pesky ulcers can last for a few weeks, depending on severity. Typically, you’ll get them three to four times a year and they’ll last only about a week. The exact … Continued
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There’s a lot of varying views about the best order for brushing, flossing or using mouthwash and, believe it or not, there’s quite a commotion about it on the Internet. People can be passionate about the order in which they perform their daily routines, and dental care is no exception. While it is important to … Continued
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Most of us head out to the dentist twice a year to endure some poking and prodding to make sure our teeth are clean and healthy. But, if we’re brushing and flossing regularly, are these dental cleanings really necessary? Yes, they are. Unfortunately, even the most attentive brushers can’t do the kind of work a … Continued
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Sharing a toothbrush isn’t just a little gross, it’s also pretty unsanitary. Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explicitly recommend having your own toothbrush. That’s because sharing a brush also means sharing bacteria and germs, which for people with weakened immune systems or infectious diseases could be very … Continued
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To begin with, it’s hard to believe that anyone would want to rinse and reuse a strand of floss. But apparently the idea has gained enough traction to be featured on the American Dental Association’s (ADA) website. According to the ADA, reusing floss can have three potential problems. In addition to a general ickiness factor, … Continued
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Porcelain veneers are better at resisting food and drink stains than your natural teeth. However, this also means that they don’t respond to teeth whitening quite like your natural teeth either and you need to be careful when trying out whitening procedures. In general, it’s best to avoid whitening your teeth after you’ve gotten veneers. … Continued