3 Things That Should Be True About Your Bathroom

3balloonredThere are those things that are incredibly obvious when it comes to the oral health products you should have in your bathroom. Of course, you need a toothbrush and toothpaste and dental floss. So, what else could one need? As a matter of fact, there are some items and general requirements that will ensure your bathroom is prepped and ready to go for the best dental hygiene you can muster. Find out more and make any necessary changes.

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Help! Everything Tastes Funny.

womancoveringmouthwshirtHave you gone through feeling frustrated, confused, and upset because your taste buds are not cooperating the way they usually do? Are you finding that when you eat, you can hardly taste the foods you’re consuming? Or, are you noticing that everything seems to taste funny (or simply different when compared with your usual experience)? If so, there are a couple common reasons, oral health related and otherwise, that may explain why this is occurring. Allow us to offer some immediate help – and remember, when your taste buds change, it is generally not cause for alarm.

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Cause And Effect: Yellow Teeth

causeeffectstreetsignWhen it comes to changes that embarrass patients, the shade of their teeth is often at the top of the list. There’s nothing like yellowed teeth to make one feel embarrassed or frustrated with an otherwise beautiful smile. In addition to causing confusion about why discoloration has occurred, it often makes quite a strong (negative) impact on a patient’s quality of life. Great news: We will be happy to explain what’s going on with your smile, help you avoid future problems, and take care of the current cosmetic issue with a treatment like teeth whitening. Learn more, so yellow teeth become a worry of the past.

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Myth Or Fact?: Electric Toothbrushes

mythsfactsscaleHave you been hearing mixed reviews from friends and family about electric toothbrushes? While you certainly have the best of intentions regarding your dental hygiene and the products you choose, you may find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one. Rather than spending any more time trying to decide who to believe, we have suggestions! First, contact us to set up a visit – you will be able to ask your questions when we see you. Next, gain some clarity regarding common myths, so you have a solid grasp of what these high-powered brushes may offer.

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Restorative Care: 5 Reasons To Show Up

reasoncloudsAre you well aware that showing up for your restorative care visit is extremely important for your oral health – but you aren’t really sure why? Perhaps you think that you can wait a bit before your procedure, so you choose to cancel your appointment or hold off on scheduling it. While we can empathize with what you are feeling, we would like to encourage you to attend this very important visit – consider a few insightful reasons to do so!

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5 Essential Products For A Clean Smile

womanwavingWhen it comes to keeping your smile healthy, you may think that you just need a couple items in your bathroom. It’s true that the dental hygiene items you’re envisioning (a brush and toothpaste) are absolutely necessary. However, you may have forgotten about the all-important floss. Then again, you may be overlooking the fact that you sometimes need to clean your smile when you’re away from home! Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Consider some essentials that will ensure your oral health remains in good shape at any hour of the day.

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Types Of Oral Health Problems

womancoveringmouthbangsAre you curious about the different types of concerns that may affect your oral health? Perhaps you are very familiar with issues related to daily dental hygiene (or a lack thereof). However, maybe you have never given much thought to other areas of daily care that you might need to alter to further protect your grin. For instance, you know that you can’t protect yourself from an accidentally broken tooth if only you would brush more consistently. Let’s provide you with immense clarification, so you feel more confident about maintaining a truly healthy smile.

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3 Things You Should Know About Your Tongue

tonguewomanDo you feel like you’re something of a master when it comes to your preventive care regarding your teeth and gums? How about your tongue? Do you know much about taking care of your tongue, protecting it, or what it means if it takes on a somewhat different appearance? Don’t worry – these details are extremely easy to become familiar with, so allow us to enlighten you just a bit.

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Dental Implants: Let’s Review The Parts

dentalimplantpiecebypieceWhen you hear friends discussing choosing dental implants, you may think to yourself that this term refers to a single item that replaces an entire tooth. While it is absolutely accurate that implants are the only prosthetic to guide you toward complete tooth replacement (from the root to the crown), it’s not true that this is a single product. In fact, an implant is only one piece of the entire replacement. To ensure you have a solid foundation regarding implants, let’s review the different parts (don’t worry, it’s simple).

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Why Is My Breath Bad?

why is my breath badMost people wake up with less-than-fresh odors emanating from their mouths. Even loved ones usually prefer to wait until after the morning ritual of brushing teeth before engaging in conversation, at least up close.

For some people, however, morning breath does not go away after their morning routines. As embarrassing as chronic bad breath can be, many people may hide their affliction, or try to as best as they can. Therefore, gauging how many people are truly affected by halitosis can be difficult. Still, we do know plenty about the common causes of chronic bad breath, and how most people can avoid or reverse their embarrassing condition. (more…)