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Why Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
The majority of us brush our teeth regularly to keep our teeth healthy and prevent bad breath. Unfortunately, the majority of us don’t floss daily. Brushing only cleans about 70 percent of the teeth’s surfaces, so only about a third of us clean all of the teeth’s surfaces by flossing each day. Flossing is vital for preventing cavities, gum disease…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
How Can I Learn About Gum Disease? Were you aware of the fact that gum disease is just as dangerous to your oral and physical health as tooth decay and cavities are? Known as periodontal disease in the medical world, gum disease is a group of conditions that destroys gum tissue and bone, leading to tooth loss and other serious…
Continue readingBrush Up on the Benefits of Brushing
You may be wondering what the big deal is when it comes to brushing your teeth. In fact, you probably already have a good idea of how to brush your teeth. This simple, routine habit that you’ve been doing every day since childhood isn’t that difficult. While it’s true that brushing your teeth is relatively simple, it’s also true that…
Continue readingHave You Cracked Your Teeth Due to Stress from the Pandemic?
The New York Times reported that early in the coronavirus shutdown, there was a dramatic rise in the incidence of cracked teeth, migraines, tooth sensitivity and jaw pain. This was due to the increased number of people who were working from home, lost their jobs, got sick or had any number of stressful things occur during the pandemic. Bruxism is…
Continue readingDental Care Basics
It’s impossible to get through the day without using your mouth. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, having breakfast on the go, taking your vitamins or addressing your co-workers, your mouth is constantly in use. Your mouth is the starting point for many of your daily activities, so it gets a lot of use and should be kept as healthy…
Continue readingAre Dental Implants Right for You?
Would I Be a Good Candidate for Dental Implants? Your teeth are an integral part of your good overall health as well as your oral health, so it’s essential that you maintain them properly. The CDC reports that almost one-fifth of the adult population over the age of 65 has lost all of their teeth, and two-thirds of those between…
Continue readingGingivitis: Symptoms and Causes in Voorhees, NJ
Do You Know the Common Causes and Symptoms of Gum Disease? Gum disease is insidious. You can have it for months but be completely unaware of the fact. You might have a little bit of bleeding when you brush or floss or you might have occasional or persistent bad breath. Both of these are signs that you should make an…
Continue readingWhen to Seek Help for a Dental Emergency in Voorhees
Having a dental emergency in Voorhees can put your life on hold. You don’t want to go to work or school and all you can do is worry about getting treatment and having the pain stop. Knowing when to call for emergency treatment can make the difference between saving your tooth and losing it. What are Dental Emergencies? A dental…
Continue readingCauses, Symptoms and Suitable Treatments of Teeth Grinding
Tooth grinding or bruxism in medical terms, is a very common dental problem. Almost 5% of the total population habitually grinds their teeth during sleep. Daytime grinding does happen for some people, but it doesn’t cause as much damage to the teeth or mouth structures as nocturnal grinding. Let’s look at some of the symptoms and causes of teeth grinding along with…
Continue readingHow to Save Your Teeth during a Dental Emergency
Anyone can face dental emergency at any time, so it is important to know what you can do to either limit the damage or avoid it altogether A huge number of dental injuries happen during sports through impact with other players. Latest studies show that approximately 5 million teeth are lost annually in United States due to sports related injuries.…
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