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The 411 On Cold Sores
How can something so little cause so much discomfort or embarrassment? If you have ever suffered from a cold sore on your lip or around your mouth, you are likely quite familiar with the dread and frustration that arises once you realize a cold sore is erupting. Cold sores typically go away on their own…
What To Expect After A Tooth Extraction
If you are scheduled to have a tooth extraction procedure, you may be feeling a little uneasy. Gaining a better understanding of what to expect following the procedure as well as the steps you can take to speed your recovery should help a nervous patient considerably. Your dentist will give you specific aftercare instructions before…
A Temporary Smile Makeover – Snap On Smile
Who doesn’t want a perfect smile? A beautifully straight and white smile can boost your self-confidence in ways you never thought possible. An attractive smile can impact multiple aspects of your daily life, including your relationships and even your job. In fact, a recent study reports that employees with an attractive smile are more likely…
Tooth Stains: Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic
Not all tooth stains are created equal. Discoloration can range from yellow to gray to black. An experienced cosmetic dentist can help remove your tooth stains. The method a dentist uses, however, depends upon whether your tooth stains are extrinsic or intrinsic. What are Extrinsic Stains? As the term applies, extrinsic stains occur on the…
Flossing – Stop The Excuses
If you are not flossing on a daily basis, what is your excuse? Although the American Dental Association makes their flossing recommendation clear, there still remains up to 49% of Americans that confess that do not floss on a daily basis. Whether it is time, pain, bleeding or a lack of know-how, it is time…
Halloween Candy: For Better or For Worse
Only a few short days until pounds of sugar will enter your house, all within reach of your children. Halloween candy threatens the health of many young smiles across the nation each year. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $2.2 billion on Halloween candy in 2014. It may be unrealistic to take…
Keeping Oral Cancer in Check
Perhaps the most important fact to know about oral cancer is that by detecting it early, you can save your life. In the United States, oral cancer is projected to cause 8,000 deaths this year, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, “the death rate associated…
5 Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Sensitive
Do you dread that first bite of ice cream because it makes your teeth hurt? Perhaps your tooth sensitivity is so severe that even a cold wind against your teeth makes you wince. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that should never be ignored. Most of the time, you are experiencing actual nerve pain…
Do You Brush Your Tongue?
Did you realize that your mouth is a bustling hub for bacteria, outnumbering the cells in your body? While brushing your teeth effectively reduces cavity-causing bacteria, it’s essential not to overlook your tongue, where a significant portion of mouth bacteria resides. Neglecting to brush your tongue after diligently cleaning your teeth could compromise your oral…
Oral Care for Your Baby
It may be six months or more before you see your baby’s first tooth emerge and several months after that until they have a mouth full of teeth. However, that doesn’t mean you get a free pass on your baby’s oral hygiene until then. Many parents do not realize the importance of early preventative dental…
