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How to Prevent Tartar Buildup

Everyone knows that daily brushing and flossing are key for good dental health. But do you know why it’s so important to maintain these dental habits? The truth is that brushing and flossing play a role in removing tartar from your teeth, which contributes to overall dental health. Here are a few things you need to know about tartar – and why it’s so important to prevent tartar buildup. Tartar: What is it? Even when you are proactive about brushing your teeth, there are microscopic bacteria that live in your mouth. These small organisms mix with food byproducts and proteins…

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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth While Indulging in Summer Treats

Summer is in full swing, with families enjoying timeless activities like backyard BBQs and road trips. Many people agree that summer is one of the best times of year because of the memories we create with loved ones. Most of these summer activities come with fun summer treats, which is why it is more important than ever to be proactive about maintaining healthy teeth. Whether you are indulging in funnel cakes at the fair or cooling off with ice cream in the summer heat, be careful so you don’t damage your teeth and gums. Maintaining healthy teeth doesn’t mean that…

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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes: What’s the Difference?

Both Manual and Electric Toothbrushes Clean Your Teeth Well Brushing your teeth is one of the easiest, yet most important things you can do to care for your teeth. From the moment your baby teeth grow in, your parents teach you how to brush your teeth. You learn from a young age that brushing your smile cleans and protects your teeth. Brushing your teeth removes plaque buildup, bacteria, and other harmful germs from your teeth and gums. It prevents tooth decay and gum disease, among other diseases and conditions. All dentists and oral care specialists agree that brushing your teeth…

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How to Properly Brush Your Teeth

Remember to Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day From the moment your baby teeth started growing in, you have been reminded time and time again about the importance of brushing your teeth. After all, your teeth play a vital role in not just the health of your mouth but your entire body. Your teeth help you eat food and help you create the sounds needed to speak properly. Not only that, but your teeth and your self-esteem share a close bond. More than half of Americans feel insecure about their teeth. One of the greatest ways to keep your teeth…

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COVID-19 and Dentists

COVID-19 Has Impacted Dentists, As Well The world is facing an unprecedented threat, unlike anything we have seen in modern times. Within our great state of Texas and the United States to countries all across the globe, millions of lives are being impacted by the emergence of a brand-new novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. COVID-19 first surfaced in December 2019 in a food market in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Shortly after its discovery, the virus made its way across China, eventually crossing Chinese borders and invading surrounding countries. In a few weeks, thanks to international travel, COVID-19 made its…

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National Flossing Day

Flossing is Important for Your Oral Health From the moment your teeth first started popping up in your mouth, you have probably been told time and time again about the importance of flossing. While you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, it is also advised you floss your teeth daily. How many times have you gone into your dentist’s office for a cleaning and been asked when the last time you flossed was? When they remind you to floss daily to keep your teeth clean and mouth healthy, do you take their advice? While it can be…

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What Your Tongue Says About Your Health

Your Tongue is a Good Indicator of Health Your mouth is an extremely complex part of your body with many working parts. While your teeth and gums receive a great deal of attention, your tongue is equally as important. After all, it’s the organ that allows you to speak, eat, and taste all the wonderful flavors your food has to offer from spicy salsas to sweet desserts. However, your tongue can also help your dentist or doctor uncover unknown health conditions. A normal, healthy tongue should be pink with a layer of small bumps or nodules, known as papillae, along…

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July 18th: Dental Awareness Day

Being Aware of Proper Dental Care Can Lead to Countless Benefits Throughout the year, there are countless days on the calendar that are set up in celebration of or in awareness of certain causes and traditions. For those in the world of dentistry, July 18th marks Dental Awareness Day. This is a time for dentists, oral hygienists, and others in the field of dental healthcare to share information regarding the importance of proper dental and oral care. The goal for this day is to increase the public’s knowledge and consciousness of the long-term health benefits related to taking care of…

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How Smoking Affects Your Mouth

Smoking's Effect On Your Mouth Should Not Be Overlooked Smoking’s effect in developing cardiovascular disease and lung cancer has become well documented over the years. However, how smoking affects your mouth is a much less talked about issue, yet one that is just as serious. The effect smoking has on your mouth has become an increasingly popular topic over the past decade. Studies have proven that smokers are far more likely to develop periodontal diseases over nonsmokers. There are countless health issues and oral concerns that smoking leads to. One of the most serious conditions is gum disease. Smoking and…

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What Causes Chronic Bad Breath?

Halitosis is the Medical Condition for Bad Breath Bad breath can be the cause of embarrassment and anxiety for many people. Our senses often get used to the scents coming from our bodies, so it can be hard for you to recognize if your breath does, in fact, smell bad. Sometimes the best way to tell if you have bad breath is to just ask a friend. There are many who struggle with this but still wonder what causes chronic bad breath. A number of reasons can lead to chronic bad breath from a lack of proper oral hygiene to…

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