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Are You Over-Brushing?

Aerni Dental

Everybody understands that proper oral hygiene starts with brushing our teeth regularly, flossing daily, drinking plenty of water, and preserving a balanced diet plan. The majority of dental practitioners advise brushing twice a day for a minimum of two minutes. What most people do not consider, however, is how much pressure they are using while brushing.

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After a Root Canal

Advanced Endo

A root canal is a procedure that saves a natural tooth that has become decayed or infected. Your endodontist will remove the tooth’s nerve and pulp (the tissue inside the teeth) and will clean and seal the tooth, therefore halting any more decay. Root canal procedures are often very effective in saving natural teeth. Do I Need a Root Canal? Without treatment, an infected tooth can worsen and may need removal, or sometimes can cause abscesses.

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Benefits of Straight Teeth – Orthodontic Treatment Blog

Dental Chat

Many people do have some form of crowding and need some form of orthodontic treatment. There are people that naturally have straight teeth and very nicely aligned teeth. Other people, have more crowding and need orthodontics. Some of these people, would rather have straight teeth and seek out orthodontic treatment. These people who are interested Read More.

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The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Oral Health

Friendswood Dental Blog

It is estimated that almost 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and an additional 8 million may have diabetes but be unaware of their condition. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you are likely doing all you can to maintain your overall health. But what about your oral health? As part of National Diabetes Month, we are here to discuss how diabetes affects your oral health and the steps you can take to keep your smile functioning and feeling its best.

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How to Take Care of Your Dental Implant

Mission Valley Oral Surgeon

Cleaning and taking care of your implant is just as important as cleaning your natural teeth. Here are some things you should know about caring for your implant. Your implant and your natural teeth are similar because they both rely on healthy tissue for support! Just like with real teeth, plaque buildup can be harmful. It’s important to remove that plaque because it can develop into an infection.