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When it comes to your features, few are more personal than your smile. Yet, if your smile is not saying what you want it to about you, you may be considering your options for improving this feature. Cosmetic dentistry has become quite popular throughout the last decade as a means of helping people achieve a…

Few things are more detrimental to your oral health than smoking and the use of tobacco products. Lung cancer and serious breathing conditions are specifically associated with smoking. Another serious concern that is often overlooked until it becomes a major problem is the oral health destruction caused by tobacco usage. The devastation caused by smoking…

Chewing gum has been used throughout the world for hundreds of years. Made from the earth centuries ago, people now have the safety to chew flavorful gum that actually promotes dental health. Yes, you read that correctly. Chewing gum can in fact fight the development of cavities inside the mouth. While this is true, it…

Between the ages of 16 to 25, a person’s third molars, or wisdom teeth, are likely to erupt. These are the last set of teeth to come through and the jaw is not always able to accommodate four additional teeth. Because permanent teeth are fully developed and most people have already received orthodontic treatments, wisdom…

Teeth that are compromised pose huge risks to the entire mouth. While permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, many people experience damage to the teeth that causes tooth loss or the need for treatment to save the tooth. Trauma, injury, decay, and infection can all cause a tooth’s health and stability to become…

Everyone has a day or so on occasion where bad breath is an uncomfortable issue. Perhaps drainage from a cold has your breath smelling “sickly,” or you indulged in an overly pungent meal and your breath reveals it. An issue like this is one that can be overlooked and is typically gone by the next…

Whether you are aware of it or not, plaque is attacking your body even as you read this. While many people only want to associate the dangers of plaque to their arteries and heart disease, there is another form of plaque that is incredibly dangerous. Dental plaque poses a real threat to your oral health…

How you react when an emergency occurs often determines how likely it will be that treatment is either successful or unsuccessful. Dental emergencies are no different. Knowing what constitutes as a dental emergency and what to do should one occur is the best method for saving your smile. Dental emergencies are actually much more common…

You put your toothbrush inside your mouth at least twice a day, right? Well, have you ever stopped to think about how clean it actually is before using it? If you can’t remember the last time you replaced your toothbrush, or if your toothbrush is looking rather ratty, it is time to investigate how to…

Your health is directly impacted by your dietary choices. Whether you are concerned about your weight, diabetes, cholesterol, or other health conditions, watching your diet is often a necessity. There is another aspect of your health that is often overlooked, yet it is also directly impacted by your diet – it is your oral health.…