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  • Toothpaste
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    As you know, your dentist recommends fluoride toothpaste because fluoride prevents cavities. Fluoride bonds with the calcium and phosphate ions in our tooth enamel, repairing weak spots. Even better, this new bond is stronger and more cavity-resistant than enamel alone. When it comes to preventing gum

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  • Interdental Cleaning Devices
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    Twice a year when you visit your dentist for a checkup and professional cleaning, you are probably given instructions on proper oral hygiene. This will include brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day, using a toothpaste containing fluoride, and using a soft bristled toothbrush. Toothbrushes

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  • Mouthwash
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    Adding an appropriate mouthwash to your dental hygiene routine can be a simple and effective way to improve your overall dental health. Mouthwash helps reduce plaque, control bad breath, and prevents tooth decay and gum disease. There are many types and brands of mouthwash available over-the-counter

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  • Oral Hygiene for Kids
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    It can be a challenge to get our children to brush, brush well, and brush often. Here are some tips that can help you keep those beautiful little teeth healthy. The most important time to brush is at night before bed. When we sleep, our saliva production decreases, and this creates an environment for

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  • How to Brush and Floss
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    It’s no secret that the best way to prevent oral decay and disease is by maintaining a strict oral hygiene routine every day. Brushing and flossing go hand in hand; you shouldn’t do one without the other. Brushing your teeth is an excellent way to remove food debris and flossing allows you to get

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  • How to Prevent Cavities
    Category: Oral Hygiene

    Cavities are small in size but can cause big problems. In the form of little holes in your teeth, they develop when acid attacks your tooth enamel, the essential protective covering for your teeth. The acid may come either from your diet or certain oral bacteria that flourish when poor oral hygiene is

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  • Dental Cleanings

    Even if you brush and floss your teeth faithfully, it is important that you have your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis.
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    General dentistry is the first line of defense against common dental issues like decay and gum disease.
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    The first step in any smile makeover is a thorough dental examination. Once your health has been established, your smile can be cosmetically enhanced in a variety of ways.
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  • Crowns

    A dental crown or “cap” is a covering that fits over a damaged, decayed or unattractive tooth. It can even replace a tooth entirely as part of dental bridgework.
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    A filling is a material that takes the place of the structure of the tooth that has been damaged by cavities.
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