Have you been flossing? Your dental hygienist will usually ask you about that as they begin to examine your teeth. You will probably reply that you are flossing, and you likely do a pretty good job of it too. However, you might be surprised at what you don't know about flossing. Read on and find out more.
Most people pick up the floss right after they brush. That is a good idea because that tends to create a routine that is easy to remember.
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If you dread having your teeth cleaned, it's time to take a different approach. Dental cleanings are an important way to ensure good oral hygiene. If you suffer from pain during your dental cleanings, you may try to postpone them for as long as possible. That's not good practice for your teeth or for your gums. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to make dental cleanings more comfortable. Here are four of those tips to help get you started.
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If you have multiple missing teeth, you may be considering dentures. However, while traditional dentures were once the only option, overdentures are growing in popularity because of their many benefits. If you would like to know more, keep reading.
What Are Overdentures?
Traditional dentures are custom designed to fit your gums. This tight fit and the natural saliva in your mouth hold the dentures in place. However, this hold is weak, so you may dislodge them when you eat, talk, or laugh.
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Your young infant doesn't have any teeth that have erupted just yet, but below the surface of that gummy smile is an entire mouthful of teeth that will eventually all come about. Keeping these teeth below the surface clean and healthy is important, but not all parents know what to do to keep them from rotting and coming out stained and in poor health. Read on for some dental care tips to help you take care of your infant's teeth.
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With all the teeth whitening gels, lights, strips, toothpastes, and even mouthwashes available online, in your local grocery store, and even in the gas station, why would you want to pay a lot of money to have professional teeth whitening treatment done? For starters, your mouth is not something you want to practice teeth whitening with, and if your teeth are severely discolored, you may have a serious dental condition going on that your dentist needs to know about.
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