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3 Tips for Smokers Teeth

Tips to Whiten Smokers Teeth Although there is much focus on the adverse health concerns that smokers face, there is, in fact, another area which may prove to be troublesome for smokers, which is more aesthetic in nature, smokers teeth... That is, getting and keeping a white smile. Smokers can struggle with discolored teeth, finding that the discoloration can range... read more »

Diabetes Effect on Your Teeth

Can Diabetes Affect Teeth? 3 things you need to know For those who suffer from diabetes, it is no secret that the disease has an impact on every facet of life, including oral health.  Not everyone knows that diabetes can cause damage to teeth and gums, but it can further complicate an already difficult situation.  The good news is that... read more »

Aging and Dental Health

Growing Old Gracefully | Dental Health As we age, our bodies change. And our teeth, which have been with us since the adult set grew in during childhood, are no different. But advancing age is not synonymous with dentures; while dentures are an excellent option for teeth that have become unsalvageable, with proper care natural teeth can last an entire... read more »

Smile Recovery

The Post-Holiday Cleanup Putting away the Christmas stockings signifies the end of the holiday season.  We throw away (or eat) the last of the candy canes and reflect on the most wonderful time of the year.  Memories of hot chocolate and pumpkin pie cause us to take inventory of our poor teeth.  How do we make it up to them... read more »

How to Prevent an Abscess

Avoid the Agony - Prevent an Abscess! Are you afraid of the dentist?  Don't worry; you are not alone.  Lots of people share this phobia, but why?  The best way to avoid needing dental treatment is to go to the dentist for regular check-ups!  When tooth pain and cavities are ignored, decay is allowed to continue wreaking havoc in the... read more »

Sensitive Teeth

The Agony! If biting into something hot leaves you wincing in pain and eating something cold brings you to your knees, begging for mercy, then you have sensitive teeth.  Eating is a basic human need and something that most people enjoy doing, but sensitive teeth have left you feeling defeated.  Do you have to resign yourself to a diet of... read more »

How Can I Help My Kids Brush Their Teeth Correctly?

Strategies for Winning the Battle of the Brush You know the routine: all is quiet on the home front until a parent initiates the teeth-brushing advance.  Alarms sound, children scatter and the fray ensues.  What was once a happy home quickly becomes a perilous minefield of tantrums and mayhem.  Are you doomed to repeat history every night, or could a... read more »