When you have little kids, it can be especially hard to talk to them about things like their health. However, your children are a lot smarter than you think and if presented well, they should be able to understand what you’re saying. To help instill good dental habits in your little ones, make sure to […]
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Although it sounds like a type of dinosaur, “periodontal disease” is a condition that is far from archaic. Caused by an excess amount of plaque and tartar build-up across your teeth and gums, periodontal disease can cause your gums to become red, swollen, and inflamed. If you have noticed that your gums are more sensitive
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When it comes to whitening your teeth you have two main options: professional whitening and at-home whitening. Depending on the severity of your tooth discoloration, at-home whitening may not even touch the problem. However, if you only have a slight amount of staining due to things such as drinking coffee and tea, then at-home whitening
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Although we are halfway through January, it’s never too late to make new year’s resolutions— especially when they involve your health. If you have been neglecting your teeth or if you ate too many sweets over the holidays (who didn’t?!) then it’s time to take your oral health into your hands and make some resolutions
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Brenda and Tom Haverford in the hit NBC series Parks and Rec taught us to “treat yo-self” by splurging a few times a year on spa appointments and lavished goods. And although it’s fun to treat yo-self with these luxury treatments, make sure that you are doing the simple things to treat yo-self, like staying
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Gumdrops, homemade gingerbread, and a pound of frosting are all ingredients that will help you compose the perfect Pinterest-worthy gingerbread house this year. But before you go in to take a bite of that practically perfect house, think twice for the sake of your teeth. Foods that are sticky like gumdrops and foods that contain
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If you don’t already know that tobacco products are the number one cause of lung cancer and other diseases, then you have been living on the moon. As a habit that is not only addicting but that can be viewed as social as well, it can be hard to give up cigarettes or chewing tobacco.
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The age long debate between whether over-the-counter or in-office teeth whitening is better and more effective continues. Each with their own unique benefits, it’s important to understand these unique differences and the results you will get from each option before you decide on one. And although you won’t want to end up with a smile
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Everyone knows that two of the best ways you can protect your mouth against cavities are brushing your teeth twice daily and visiting Dr. Steven Holbrook every 6 month for a dental check up. However, in between those basic steps, there are a few other tips and tricks that you may not know can actually
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How your teeth fit together is called your “bite” – the technical term is occlusion. If your bite is “off” or “uneven” or “mis-aligned,” it can be the cause of serious problems. Tooth alignment is an important component of your dental health and even affects your overall health. This dental mis-alignment is also called malocclusion.
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