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Bleeding gums is most often a warning sign, an indicator of a deeper dental issue within your mouth that should not be ignored. Most often, bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease which, when left untreated, can lead to serious long term damage to your teeth and gums, not to mention your overall health.
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Although oral health concerns such as tooth decay may be prevalent at any age, the older you get the greater the likelihood for complications with one’s oral health. Due to many factors such as other health issues that may arise, it is more important than ever to maintain a solid brushing and flossing regimen to
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The Battle for Oral Health When it comes to dental health, we hear a lot about plaque. What you may be asking is, “what is it, exactly, and what do I do to prevent it?” Here we will discuss what plaque really is, what happens when plaque is not addressed properly, and give you some
If you suffer from dry mouth, you are not unaware of the challenges it can cause in your daily life. Did you know that dry mouth also has ramifications for the health of your teeth as well? Although some symptoms can’t be avoided altogether, here you will learn what causes dry mouth, how it can
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Dental Bridges are one of the more common and less invasive methods of replacing a missing tooth within your mouth. However, dental bridges do require special care and carry with them a couple of special considerations in your regular dental hygiene routine to keep your mouth healthy. Here we will discuss what exactly a
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If you are looking to “amp” up your dental hygiene routine, you may want to consider integrating the use of a tongue cleaner into your daily brushing and flossing regimen. There are many amazing benefits to the practice of tongue cleaning. Here we will talk about these benefits, the types of tongue cleaners available, and
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From birth, your mouth encounters many changes. These changes start at the breaking through of your first tooth in your first year of life and continue with the loss of baby teeth and the growth of permanent, or adult, teeth throughout childhood. The last teeth to emerge from your gum line are known as wisdom
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We all want healthy teeth. You may be interested to know how your diet can affect the health of your teeth and your overall oral health. Delta Dental released an article that highlights the top vitamins and minerals your mouth needs. Here’s an overview of the top 4 and great sources of each to integrate into
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We all know that the regular consumption of coffee, tea and sodas can have a detrimental effect upon the whiteness of our teeth, but often that does not deter us from partaking! There is good news, however! There are ways to minimize the effect upon our teeth without giving up these beverages completely. To start
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We all care about the long-term health of our teeth. In our busy lives, however, it is easy to make mistakes in our regular at-home dental hygiene routine that may be causing long-term detriment to our mouth. When our hygiene routine is in error, cavities and gum disease gain the potential to wreak havoc on
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