Nearly 70% of all people brush too hard. Are you one of them? […]
Category: General Dentistry
Oral Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore: Eroded Enamel
September 30, 2011
When you eat a spoonful of ice cream or take a sip from a piping hot mug of hot chocolate, do you experience a shooting pain through your tooth or teeth? If so, enamel erosion may to be blame for your tooth sensitivity. Tooth enamel is the hard white coating that covers your teeth. Believe […]
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Oral Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore: Swollen Gums
September 28, 2011
Have you noticed that your gums look a little more red or puffy lately? Even if you believe you have healthy teeth and gums, swollen gums require a trip to the dentist. […]
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Lay off the lemons!
September 21, 2011
It’s a proven fact and most people tend to agree that the flavor of lemon is refreshing. Whether it’s a lemon-flavored popsicle, yogurt, or just a lemon spicing up your glass of water, many people enjoy this sour sensation.
If you suck on lemons directly, however, you may be putting your dental health in jeopardy. […]
Kick the Thumb Sucking Habit Before It’s Too Late
September 19, 2011
As a parent, there’s no reason to be concerned about the use of these “security blankets” when your child is very young, but if your child is still sucking their thumbs an fingers after their permanent teeth erupt (usually around the age of 5 or 6), they may be putting themselves at risk for problems later in life. (FYI, the pacifier should be LONG gone by this point!) […]
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