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Why Is It Important To Floss My Teeth?
Why is it important to floss my teeth? Dental Floss is what is called an interdental cleaner. That means it is specifically designed to clean the tight spaces between your teeth and in those gaps at the base of your teeth tight up to your gums. Your toothbrush is too big to reach into these tricky…
Can I Have a Problem With My Teeth Even If I Don’t Have Pain?
Can I have a problem with my teeth even if I don’t have any pain? Yes. Mostly dental decay and cavities won’t start to hurt until they are very large and in urgent need of attention by your dentist. Even gum disease may not hurt at all, yet can be causing serious damage. In fact, you may…
Could My Osteoporosis Medication Interfere With Dental Treatments?
Could my Osteoporosis medication interfere with dental treatments? Some Osteoporosis medications containing anti-resorptive agents, such as bisphosphonate, which are used for patients in the prevention of bone fractures, have been reportedly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a non-healing condition which can lead to severe loss and damage to the jaw bone. Please note that…
Can My Filling Be Repaired?
Can my filling be repaired? It is possible for some fillings to be repaired when they fracture. Even when the tooth around a filling fractures there are some situations where it can be repaired. For your filling to be repaired there must be no tooth decay present. Fillings are a way for teeth that have been…
How Do I Care For My Sports Mouthguard?
How do I care for my sports mouthguard? Clean your mouthguard after every time you wear it. Dental plaque that can accumulate on your teeth will build up on your sports mouthguard too if not regularly cleaned. At a minimum, rinse your guard with cool water after wearing it, and take the time to scrub…
