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Sep 15
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Dry Mouth Could Be a Sign of What?

By Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Do you experience a dry mouth often? While temporary dry mouth may be resolved with fluids and hydration, dry mouth syndrome is an actual medical condition that returns frequently – even shortly after drinking fluids.   Dry mouth syndrome, or xerostomia, is a condition where your salivary glands are not producing enough saliva to properly lubricate your mouth- this condition impacts around 10% of the population. Older individuals are more at-risk for dry mouth syndrome, though there are many reasons why you…

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Aug 15
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Tips for Teaching Children About the Dentist

By Children's Dentistry, Dental Visit, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Familiarize your child at a very early age with taking care of their teeth and going to the dentist, and the reward will be improved oral health as they grow older. Use these tips from professionals to foster confidence about visiting the dentist and pride in maintaining good oral hygiene. Some tips to teach children about the dentist include these: Encourage Good Habits and Hygiene Make sure that you foster good habits and oral health every day, from the moment your child…

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Jul 30
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What Can I Eat for Strong Teeth?

By Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Strong teeth play an important role in how well your food is digested. To ensure that you have healthy teeth, it’s essential to pay attention to what you eat. So, let’s discuss the top six nutritional foods that will give you a lifetime of healthy smiles.  1. Foods Rich in Protein Protein is essential for the body to build healthy tissues and revitalize tissues that are wearing out. High levels of phosphorous are found in protein. Phosphorous is vital for both…

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Jul 15
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HELP! I Think I Have Receding Gums

By Dental Visit, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Have you run your tongue around the tops of your teeth and felt that you have receding gums? And then, a glance in the mirror has confirmed it! Your gum tissue surrounding your teeth is pulling back and exposing more of your teeth and even their roots. This condition is not only bad for your smile; it is also a health hazard. Bacteria can get into the pockets that have formed between your teeth and the gum line. If you…

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Jun 30
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How Much Calcium Does My Child Need?

By Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Calcium is an important mineral that not only supports the growth of your child’s bones, but it is also essential for the healthy development of your child’s teeth. Your child needs calcium to strengthen their teeth and protect them from developing cavities by neutralizing acids that cause tooth decay.  Why Is Phosphorus Needed? Calcium is necessary for jawbones to be healthy and strong enough to hold teeth in place. However, phosphorus is also required to maximize the bone-strengthening benefits of calcium. Children’s teeth need adequate amounts…

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Jun 12
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6 Tips to Keep Teeth Healthy While on Vacation

By Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Summer is almost here, and it’s time to look forward to that family vacation. You might be planning a road trip to visit a bunch of national parks or heading toward your delightfully rustic lakeside cabin. Whatever kind of vacation you are looking forward to, it’s important not to forget about your family’s oral health while you are no longer in your familiar home. Here are some ways to keep teeth healthy while on vacation: 1. Have a Checkup Before…

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May 30
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Hygiene for Teens: Why Good Habits Are Important

By Children's Dentistry, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Good health habits and personal hygiene are essential life skills. When your child reaches those teen years, you might think they should have learned how to care for their body (after all, you’ve been teaching them about this for years!). However, most adolescents still need some guidance about health and hygiene for teens. Teens need to learn the life skills that are going to be necessary in order to become healthy, responsible adults. Why Is Hygiene for Teens Important? Many teens tend…

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May 11
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Dig This! 8 Ways Gardening Creates a Healthy Family

By Oral Health

Before the advent of personal technology and social media, parents and their kids had no other choice but to actually talk and interact with each other. Alas, the new normal is entire families fixated on their screens without exchanging a single word. But, it doesn’t have to always be like this. One way for everyone to connect is to put aside their phones and engage in gardening together. Other benefits include making kids smarter and healthier – here’s why.  1. Students Score…

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Apr 15
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You CAN Improve Gum Disease

By Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Uncategorized

The best way of treating any disease is to catch it as early as possible, and periodontal (gum) disease is no exception. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) informs us that nearly half of all US adults over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. Conditions vary in acuteness from a mild inflammatory issue (gingivitis) to a much more serious chronic gum disease called periodontitis, which can lead to the loss of teeth. However, there is much reason for optimism…

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Mar 25
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Are There Foods/Drinks That Are Good for Dental Health?

By Oral Health

There is a well-known saying: you are what you eat. This adage also applies to your mouth and your teeth. To maintain good oral health and prevent dental cavities, what you eat matters. When you eat certain foods, changes immediately start happening in your mouth. Bacteria become busy converting carbohydrates and sugars into acids. These acids attack the enamel on your teeth, starting the process of decay. The more times in a day you eat, the more frequently you expose…

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