Knowing How to Keep a Beautiful Smile Getting a beautiful smile is not complicated. Here, we’ll talk about some bad habits that can ruin a beautiful smile. Five Bad Habits That Can Ruin a Beautiful Smile Forgetting to Floss: Brushing teeth at least twice daily is required to keep your teeth clean but flossing is necessary…
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Controlling the Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health
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The Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health Studies show that people with diabetes are more prone to gum disease than the average person. Diabetes causes dry mouth, which in turn, can create a breeding ground for bacteria in the mouth. Take Steps to Ward off Negative Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health To prevent the…
The Effects of High Blood Pressure on Your Teeth
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Blood Pressure Medication Affects Gums There are possible side effects on gums from prescribed blood pressure medications. If you suffer from high blood pressure, here is a condition you may want to know more about. Thickening of the Gums Antihypertensive medications, usually prescribed for treatment of high blood pressure, can cause the overgrowth of the…
Holiday Foods and Oral Health
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Maintain Good Oral Health during the Holidays It’s that time of year again. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts and December family gatherings, all filled with good cheer, party beverages and lots of foods that can wreak havoc on your oral health! Feasting Facts for Holiday Foods Foods high in sugar content can cause tooth decay, gingivitis…
The Benefits of using Mouthwash
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Mouthwash offers Certain Benefits Lots of folks use mouthwash just to make sure their breath is clean and fresh, but mouthwash may have other benefits as well. Which of the Claims are true? The label may say their product fights plaque, bad breath, gum disease and whitens teeth, all at the same time. Truth is…
Tackling Dental Plaque
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Fight against Plaque Buildup Plaque buildup, after only two days, can turn into dental tartar if left ignored. Tarter cannot be removed by simply brushing your teeth. Gum Disease and Advanced Infections When plaque is left on the teeth and not removed through daily flossing and brushing, this can lead to serious gum disease, resulting…
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Your Checklist for Dental Implants Almost anyone can be a good candidate for dental implants if you have the following: Healthy gums as determined by a dental professional Enough bone for anchoring the implants into the jaw If not enough bone, a procedure that rebuilds bone for implants Many people who have had tooth loss,…
Why Denture Wearers Commonly Experience Pain
Denture Pain is Common among Denture Wearers Generally, people who have poor fitting dentures that slip and move will experience the pain of abrasion from dentures against the gums. Although there are several reasons for gum pain from dentures, improper fit is the number one cause of discomfort. Remedies for Pain Relief from Dentures Various…
Stress Free Sedation Dentistry
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Relax with Sedation Dentistry In this stressful world, the last thing you need is to feel stressed and uncomfortable during your next dental visit. If you have a phobia to dental tretment of any kind, you are most likely a candidate for sedation dentistry. To know what type of sedation is best for you, you…
October – Breast Cancer Month and Oral Health Care
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Women’s Oral Health contributes to Good Overal Health October is Breast Cancer month and all women are reminded to get a mammogram for early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Dr Rotem hopes that you will take the time to care for yourself with this simple, lifesaving exam. Did you Know that a Woman’s…
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