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5 Remedies for Your Teeth Clenching/Grinding Problem
Did you know that teeth grinding or bruxism could be harmful to your dental health and your overall health too? Some of the common effects of teeth grinding or clenching include headaches and migraines that may become prolonged and untreatable with continued teeth grinding, excessively aching jaws, recession and inflammation of the gums, earaches, tongue scalloping and even tooth loss. In addition, if you continue grinding your teeth, you reduce the enamel, which can lead to other tooth problems such as tooth sensitivity and decay. [Read More]
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Five Items That Can Help Prevent and Address Food Stuck in your Braces
If you have braces, you may occasionally face the dreaded reality of having food stuck in them. That can be a bit embarrassing and unsightly, but with the right approach, you can keep stuck food to a minimum and keep your braces-clad smile looking clean and tidy. Here are five things that can help: 1. Bite-Size Snacks When you first get braces, your orthodontist is likely to give you a long list of foods you should avoid. [Read More]
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Strawberries and Baking Soda: The Secret to a Whiter Smile?
If you're one of the many people craving a whiter smile, you may have considered using a natural teeth whitening method. One remedy that is popular online is smearing teeth with a mixture of baking soda and strawberry pulp. The theory is that acid in the strawberries, combined with the abrasive effect of the baking soda, scrubs stains away from the teeth. However, the true impact of this natural whitening method could be much worse. [Read More]
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6 Tips for Your Child's First Dental Visit
If you have had bad experiences with dental visits, the thought of taking your baby to see a dentist for the first time could be daunting. However, it's important to ensure your kids get the dental care they need. Use these six tips to make your child's first dental visit a manageable and beneficial experience for you and your child. 1. Don't Leave It Too Late Ideally, babies should see a dentist by their second birthday or within six months of getting their first tooth. [Read More]
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6 Signs You Need to See the Dentist More Than Twice a Year
Australian dentists recommend that most people have a dental checkup every six months to keep their teeth healthy. However, there are some people who need to visit more often because they are at a high risk of tooth decay. If any of the following conditions apply to you, consider seeing your dentist more often than twice a year. 1. You're a Smoker Smoking can have serious effects on your oral health, such as raising your risk of gum disease by roughly six times. [Read More]
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The Truth About Teeth Whitening and Sensitive Teeth
Are you putting off whitening your teeth because you're worried it might make your teeth sensitive? While it's true that teeth whitening sometimes triggers short-term sensitivity, there are things you can do to combat the discomfort and enjoy white teeth. Educate yourself about the risks of various types of teeth whitening so you can decide which one is right for you. Why Does Whitening Cause Sensitivity? Whitening opens up tiny openings in the teeth called dentinal tubules. [Read More]
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Can You Play a Wind Instrument After a Tooth Extraction?
If you're having a tooth extracted, you need to take a lot of care of the extraction site to make sure that it heals correctly. To ensure that this happens, your dentist is likely to give you a long list of instructions, telling what you should and shouldn't do following your surgery. As well as telling you how to take care of your extraction site, these instructions may also limit any of your regular activities that might impact your wound and its healing. [Read More]
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What is the association between gum disease and diabetes?
Gum disease is a type of infection of the gums often caused by decay, though you may also be at a higher risk due to genetics. Another potential risk for gum disease is if you have diabetes. Here are some things to know about the link between gum disease and diabetes. What is gum disease? Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a type of infection of your gums. It can also affect the bones of your teeth. [Read More]
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Top Care Tips for Your Dentures
Dentures play an integral role when it comes to restoring the smiles of people missing one or more of their natural teeth. But dentures need to be well-taken care of because they are far more delicate than natural teeth. Regardless of whether you have to put on dentures because you accidentally lost your teeth or due to the natural process of aging, the following tips can help you take better care of your teeth replacements and allow you to maintain a nice smile for as long as possible. [Read More]
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Teeth Discolouration Causes and Solutions
Having discouloured teeth can dent your confidence in front of other people. A good smile is what you need to feel confident when interacting with friends. While most people struggle with their image, it only takes a few hours['] visit to a cosmetic dentist to have your teeth problems solved. The following are some of the most common teeth discolouration problems, their causes and solutions: Yellow Teeth Although some teeth become yellow due to poor oral hygiene such as not brushing your teeth after every meal, the most common cause of yellow teeth is aging. [Read More]