It is often said that you should visit your dentist regularly. But what does “regularly” mean? And for that matter, why shouldn’t you just see your dentist when you have symptoms?
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If the vaporizer is generally considered a good alternative to cigarettes, all health professionals agree that it comes with certain risks. It is well known that cigarettes are harmful to oral health. However, recent studies have revealed that the electronic version of cigarettes is not much better for your mouth.
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During most routine checkups at the dentist’s office for a routine checkup, the specialist who regularly handles most of the visit with the patient isn’t in fact the dentist, but rather the dental hygienist. In fact, there’s much more to being a dental hygienist than just cleaning your teeth. Find out what these professionals do
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Before your first appointment or treatment, your dentist will always ask you to fill out and sign a medical questionnaire. Although some of the information may seem irrelevant to dentistry, general health and oral health can sometimes be much more connected than you might think. This confidential questionnaire helps us tailor our approach to each of our patients.
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As time goes by, we all start to see our health decline or become more fragile. While you may still be in the prime of your life after the age of 40, there are various physical changes taking place. This is equally true when it comes to your teeth, and it’s normal. After so many years of loyal service, your teeth can become more fragile or even damaged, even when you’ve always taken good care of them.
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We all know that brushing our teeth is important to maintaining good oral hygiene. But not everyone understands how to brush their teeth properly, not least because the norms for proper brushing have actually changed over the years, following recent studies. So how many times a day should you really brush your teeth? And for how long?
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You are probably familiar with the words plaque and tartar when talking about oral hygiene. It is in fact normal, not to say unavoidable, for plaque and tartar to form on your teeth. This doesn’t however mean that you shouldn’t pay attention to plaque and tartar. On the contrary, it is essential to remove them in order to avoid other dental diseases from forming and for overall oral health.
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As a child, you were no doubt told over and over that sugary foods cause cavities. Now, as an adult, your dentist is probably still telling you what foods and habits to cut out or moderate. But did you know that not all foods are bad for your teeth? In fact, a healthy, balanced diet can actually help to keep your teeth healthy.
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During Christmas time, popular foods and beverages are usually also harmful to your teeth: sugary snacks and desserts, chocolate, wine, spices and many others can cause some damage. But that doesn’t mean you should ban them: eating sweets is okay, but take extra care.
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