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Is Vaping Bad For Your Teeth?

Vaping negatively impacts your teeth and your overall health. While it seems to be less risky than actual cigarettes, it has a significant impact on your oral health. Because vaping is still a new phenomenon, the long-term effects are unclear. However, the effects on your …

Do Wisdom Teeth Have to Be Removed?

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Most people experience their wisdom teeth growing in during their late teens and even into early adulthood. We commonly refer to wisdom teeth as your back molars and are the last teeth to grow in. While many people get their wisdom teeth removed for several …

Teeth Grinding and Clenching in Children: Is it a Problem?

If your child grinds or clenches their teeth when they sleep, it can cause a reasonable concern for you as a parent. While the problem is not something you need to rush to the emergency room for, it is something that needs to be monitored …

What is a Dental Prophylaxis Cleaning?

A dental prophylaxis cleaning is a medical term for a dental cleaning. This is also known as your regular dental check-ups where your dentist will clean your teeth and gums. This is a really important treatment as it stops the progression of gum disease and …

Do You Need to Mouthwash Every Day?

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Oral health is really important for your overall health. With that, you want to be sure your oral care routine is helping your oral health versus hurting it. Over-brushing, over-flossing, or even using too much teeth whitener can be problematic for your tooth enamel. Mouthwash every day is also a great addition to your oral care routine. If used daily, it is a great way to freshen your breath and kill any harmful bacteria left over after flossing and brushing.

Are Toothpicks Bad for Your Gums?

Whether it’s some leftover spinach from your salad at lunch or a poppy seed from your bagel at breakfast, food will inevitably get stuck in your teeth. The frequency that this occurs and how you get that food out matters. While it may be easy …

How to Make Flossing a Habit in 3 Easy Steps

We all know flossing is important, yet many of us skip this key practice during our daily oral hygiene routine. Unfortunately, ignoring this vital part of your health regimen can have painful consequences for your teeth down the line. If you need help flossing or …

How to Quit Smoking

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If you’re a smoker, you’ve probably already had every health professional you’ve ever met and a sizeable number of your friends tell you to quit smoking. You’ve probably tried quitting more times than you’d care to count, but the cravings are just impossible. If you …

Helping Your Dentist Help You

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After undergoing an oral procedure, life can be a little uncomfortable due to after dentist pain. There’s the numbness, the swelling, and the inevitable gauze. Despite all of your discomfort, this is where the healing starts. It is crucial to follow your Dentist’s specific instructions …

Are You Afraid of Going to the Dentist?

Do you fear the dentist? Harvard Health reports 13% to 24% of people around the world have a fear of going to the dentist. Dental anxiety can range from disturbing to disabling. You may feel nervous or upset before a dental appointment. Or you may …