2015

How You Can Improve Your Oral Health With A Glass Of Water

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It's a well-known fact that drinking water is a vital component of good health. Water consumption is just as vital to your oral health. Ensuring that you are incorporating water into your daily diet won't just make your mouth, teeth and gums healthier, but it will also make your smile look better. Here are just some of the oral health benefits water consumption can extend to you. Fights Bacteria Within everyone's mouth there is bad bacteria.

22 June 2015

3 Reasons To Seek Treatment From An Emergency Dentist

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In life, an emergency may happen to your teeth, causing you a lot of stress. To help you out, you can get help from an emergency dentist. This professional can solve many emergency teeth problems: Knocked-Out Teeth A severe accident may happen that causes you to knock out some of your teeth. It's important to act fast and get help from an emergency dentist. This dentist can give you a mild sedative, so you are not in pain anymore.

4 June 2015

Simple Ways To Keep Your Teeth Whiter

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If you want to have a whiter smile, you can have your teeth whitened at a dentist's office, like Edgewood Dental. Or, you can take the DIY route. This way, you will be able to improve your oral hygiene and moderate your in-office visits. You can learn about natural ways to keep your teeth whiter in this article. Brush often and at the right time Perhaps one of the easiest things you can do is to brush your teeth after each meal.

15 May 2015

What's That Awful Smell? Your Low-Carb Diet May Be Causing Bad Breath

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Most people assume that bad breath is a result of insufficient brushing. However, for those who have suffered from bad breath, they know first-hand that this isn't true. There are numerous causes of bad breath, which is known scientifically as halitosis. The best way to determine the exact cause of your bad breath and how to cure it is to discuss it with your dentist. However, for those who are trying to lose weight, you may not need to look any further than your diet to find the culprit, as low-carb diets have shown to result in bad breath.

21 April 2015

Oral Health Tips For Pregnant Women

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Pregnancy is a time of change and development. While most of the focus is on your stomach (and rightfully so), other parts of your body are also experiencing changes. One of these areas is your mouth. Between morning sickness and your increased progesterone levels, pregnancy can place you at an increased risk for a number of oral health concerns. Knowing how to tend to your oral care needs during pregnancy can ensure your smile remains bright, healthy and beautiful.

3 April 2015

3 Ways To Save On Dental Crowns When You're Uninsured

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If you're in need of a dental crown--whether it's as part of a root canal procedure or on its own--then you may have been surprised by the staggering cost of such dental work. This may be especially true if you don't have dental insurance. Fortunately, there are still a few ways you can go about reducing the cost of your dental crown while still getting the dental care you need to preserve your oral health.

19 March 2015

Top Cosmetic Dentistry Options

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In the not too distant past, people were happy just to keep their own teeth or get a good set of dentures to last through old age. But today, the demand for a beautiful smile with straight, white teeth is on the rise. Cosmetic dentistry is no longer considered a luxury. But even when improving your appearance, you should be educated about the options available and choose what will work best for you.

3 March 2015

2 Things You Should Know About Root Canals

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If you have a tooth that is severely damaged, you may need to have root canal completed. It is possible for decay to destroy the nerve of the tooth, and this must be restored before the tooth can be saved. Getting a root canal completed is a complex process that typically instills a high level of anxiety in the dental patient. However, if you are faced with this procedure, you will benefit from learning some basic facts about root canals.

18 February 2015

Common Questions And Answers About Restorative Dentistry

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Dental problems have the power to cause both intense pain and major cosmetic issues. Sadly, some people are under the impression that there are limited procedures available for those with severely damaged teeth. Luckily, this is not the case, but if you have never needed restorative dentistry services, there is a strong chance that you may need a couple of questions addressed before choosing a treatment option.  Are Implants The Only Way To Correct Severely Damaged Teeth?

4 February 2015

Four Circumstances That May Increase The Longevity Of Your Root Canal

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A root canal treatment may last anywhere from a few decades to a lifetime. There are several factors that determine the longevity of your treatment. In general, your root canal is likely to last a long time if: You Get an Early Treatment The longer you delay your root canal treatment, the more it will spread to other tissues. In particular, the infection can spread to the bone and become very difficult to treat.

26 January 2015