Jul 21, 2022
Brushing 101
It is important to brush your teeth properly to maintain a good oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth removes bacteria from your teeth and gums and gets rid of the plaque – a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it can harden and turn into yellow or brown deposit known as tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist. Bacteria...
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Jul 20, 2022
Teeth Whitening: Fact or Fiction?
Imagine this: you see a photo of yourself smiling and having a great time with friends, but all you can think is “I wish my teeth weren't so yellow.” Sound familiar? Everybody’s wished for whiter teeth at times. After all, pharmacy shelves are stocked with teeth-whitening products like special toothpaste and whitening strips, but do these products really work? Is it even possible to whiten your teeth after discoloration has...
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Jul 13, 2022
How to Train My Jaw to Stop Grinding
Do you ever find yourself grinding your teeth during stressful moments? Perhaps a loved one has told you that you grind your teeth while asleep? You’re not alone. According to the Sleep Foundation, around 8% of middle-aged adults experience night-time teeth grinding (also known as bruxism), while up to 50% of children are affected. As well as creating an irritating – even unsettling – noise, bruxism can damage your teeth....
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Jul 06, 2022
Is Water Flossing the Perfect Tool for Better Oral Health?
Healthy teeth help you chew and enjoy food, make you feel more confident when you talk to people and smile, and promote good overall wellbeing. The key to keeping your teeth healthy is good oral hygiene, and more and more dentists and oral healthcare specialists are now recommending a water flosser as part of that daily routine. You probably know that you're supposed to brush and floss daily, but you...
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Jun 27, 2022
Snoring And Teeth Grinding
Approximately 45 percent of adults snore on occasion, and 25 percent snore regularly. Furthermore, approximately 10 percent of people grind their teeth or clench their jaws (also known as bruxism) while they sleep. Did you know that there’s a link between snoring and teeth grinding? Everything you need to know about this connection is explained below. Signs You Snore or Grind Your Teeth Because snoring and teeth grinding happen while...
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