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What Are My Options For Teeth Whitening?
What are my options for teeth whitening? There are various ways to whiten your teeth, beginning with whitening toothpastes that can remove surface stains as they occur from red wine to coffee to smoking and ending with light activated teeth whitening techniques conducted at the dentist’s which can produce dramatic improvements. Teeth whitening techniques work…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About Teething?
What do I need to Know about Teething? Teething is the term used for when a child’s first new teeth break through the gums. Children don’t necessarily experience difficulties when teething although some do experience irritability, discomfort and increased drooling. There are some home remedies that can help during this time such as giving the child…
Read MoreHow Do Soft Drinks Harm My Teeth?
How do soft drinks harm my teeth? Let’s be clear from a dentist’s perspective, soft drink is not good for the health of your teeth. Soft drinks are very high in sugar content, up to 10 teaspoons in a single can, and they’re also very acidic drinks. This acidity of the drink, including diet soft drinks, eats…
Read MoreWhat Are Third Molars?
What are third molars? Third molars, are the back teeth that come through late in your teens and also known as wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth do often become impacted (grow into position incorrectly) due to a lack of space in the dental arch. Other reasons wisdom teeth become impacted are because of overlying gum or bone…
Read MoreWhat Foods Are Good For My Teeth?
What foods are good for my teeth? One of the best types of food to eat for the health of your teeth is cheese, and in particular, Cheddar, Mozzarella or Swiss. Cheese stimulates saliva production, which protects the teeth from acids. Cheese disrupts the process that leads to the creation of cavities. Cheese also raises the PH…
Read MoreCan a Tongue Piercing Cause Dental Problems?
Can my tongue piercing cause dental problems? Body piercing has become an increasingly popular form of body adornment. In the world of piercing they say if you can hold a fold of skin between finger and thumb, you can pierce it. The tongue can be held this way and although not the most popular form,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If I Break A Tooth?
What do I do if I break a tooth? A broken tooth can seem catastrophic if it happens to you, but there are steps you can take that might enable a dentist to fix the fracture or even rectify the loss. If you do break one of your teeth due to an accident, then to increase…
Read MoreHow Often Should I See A Dentist?
How often should I see the dentist? Seeing a dentist on a regular basis is vital to keep teeth in optimal working order and for general good health. The traditional rule of thumb has been to visit the dentist every six months. This is by no means a bad idea but the risk of problems developing…
Read MoreHow Do My Teeth Get Tooth Decay?
How do my teeth get tooth decay? Cavities don’t just magically appear, they occur over time in a multi-step process that can be avoided with proper oral hygiene. Tooth decay begins with damage to the enamel of your teeth Decay start when bacteria in your mouth begins to damage the hard outer surface of your teeth;…
Read MoreAt What Age is a Person Too Old to Have Their Teeth Straightened?
When is a person too old to have Orthodontics? For getting your teeth straightened with orthodontics, or newer teeth straightening systems like Invisalign, age is not the main factor. What is most important is how healthy your teeth, gums and the supporting bone is in your mouth. In some cases, even where a person has had…
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