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The Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings
Your wellbeing starts with a healthy mouth. Our mouths are a natural entry point for harmful bacteria, which breed on the sugar and carbohydrates we consume each day. Consistent brushing and flossing at least two times per day is essential to your oral health, but...
What Everyone Should Know About Wisdom Teeth
The third molars earned the moniker “wisdom teeth” due to the fact that they tend to erupt in the late teens to early twenties. At one time, this was deemed an age by which we should all be properly grown, and wise as can be! This may seem laughable today, but there’s...
A Few Notes About Flossing
Most people understand the basics of tooth brushing. We know how to clean the teeth of plaque and food residues, to prevent feeding the bacteria that create cavities. However, flossing may be a bit less well understood. Many people seem to believe that the purpose of...
Dental Implants: How Does it All Work?
You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants already, if you’re reading this and are curious to learn specifics. This medical advance lets us replace lost teeth (one or many) with a prosthetic that mimics the function of natural teeth--better than any bridge or...
Causes of Tooth Loss
We may associate tooth loss with aging, but losing teeth is no longer considered a natural consequence of old age. In the past, dental care and medical advances were not as thorough as they are today—so with proper care, most people can keep their teeth. Can and do...
What’s in Your Mouthwash?
Oral rinses are a popular way to freshen breath and improve your oral health, but do you know what’s inside your mouthwash? Few people take the time to read the list of active ingredients in mouthwashes, and instead rely on packaging verbiage to guide their purchases....
Why Dentists Love Dental Implants
If you’ve lost a tooth, you’ve probably heard your dentist suggest a dental implant to replace it. There are other treatments for tooth loss, of course. Before implants became widespread and popular, a single lost tooth would be always replaced with a dental bridge....
Three Ways Fluoride Helps Your Teeth
As you know, Australia is one of the many countries in the world that add fluoride to the water supply as a public health benefit. In fact, several locations have naturally occurring fluoride in their water supply already, and require only a small supplemented amount,...
Chemistry and Cavities: Understanding What Happens in the Mouth
We’re all taught from a young age that candy and sodas give you cavities, right? It’s not untrue, but it’s not the whole story, either. Understanding how bacteria and acidity damage tooth enamel can help you have a better grasp on how your food and drink choices...
What You Eat and Drink Really Matters!
Want a healthy mouth? It takes more than just good oral hygiene! In dentistry we focus a great deal on oral hygiene, encouraging proper brushing and flossing and appropriate use of rinses and other gadgetry. We wag our finger at too much candy and soda, but we may not...
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