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Recognizing Oral Health Issues
Your Oral Health is Connected to Your Overall Health Taking care of your oral hygiene and health should be a regular part of anyone’s daily routine. Many people do not truly grasp how important maintaining your oral health truly is. The health of your mouth plays an essential role in your overall health and well-being. If you don’t take the proper care of your mouth, you will not only be at risk of developing cavities and gum disease but can also heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and more. This is why it is so important to recognize any oral health issues…
Read MorePreventing Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Can Dr.astically Affect Your Life When it comes to managing your oral health, the majority of people focus their attention on eliminating bad breath, improving the whiteness of their teeth, or preventing cavities. While all of these are important to focus on, they are not the only issues that need attention. Oral cancer is a very real and dangerous condition that deserves more focus. Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in or around the mouth like on the: Lips Gums Cheeks Tongue Roof and Floor of the Mouth Oral cancer is often grouped in the same category…
Read MoreThe Importance of Flossing Your Teeth
Many people underestimate the immense importance of oral care, and especially, flossing. Your oral care isn’t just about the health of your mouth, but the health of your entire body. Multiple studies have shown links between the two. Flossing seems to be a hassle, an extra to-do on their list, and when it doesn’t seem like a must, but it actually is. The truth of the matter is, if everyone understood the importance of flossing, they might move it up on their list of daily to-dos’. Taking your oral health seriously means going by what the experts say, and that…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Skip A Dental Cleaning
Most people know that they should be brushing at least twice daily as well as flossing daily. However, many people don’t know that their bi-annual dental cleaning in Irving is a priority as well. Going to see your dentist for a professional cleaning twice a year is just as important for your dental health as is your daily routine. There are just certain things that your dentist can do with special tools that you can’t and that are a necessity for healthy and clean teeth. #1 To prevent tooth decay Getting your teeth cleaned is a necessity in order for…
Read MoreHow often should you replace your toothbrush?
You would be surprised at how often you really should be replacing your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head. While one of the most common unpracticed necessary oral care routines is flossing, second up is replacing one’s toothbrush. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) one should be replacing their toothbrush around every three months. However, some dentists will tell you, that although this is a good general rule to follow, it depends on how you use your toothbrush. The main factor being, how often you use your toothbrush. If you brush your teeth as you should, which is at least…
Read MoreElectric vs. Manual Toothbrush
You’ve likely noticed that the oral hygiene aisle has changed at your local drugstore, featuring a wide range of fancy-looking electric toothbrushes and more. While many people have a hard time straying from their trusty manual toothbrush, the number of electric toothbrushes out there today make it a topic worth exploring. Brushing your teeth is an important part of everyday life and something we’ve all grown up doing. Most people brush twice a day without giving it much thought. If you’ve considered stepping up your toothbrush game and making the switch to electric, you’re not alone. We often field the…
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