Brushing and flossing daily is not enough to keep your teeth in perfect condition. Despite the best of your intentions, a toothbrush and floss cannot compete with the thorough cleaning your dentist can provide. Ideally, teeth cleaning should be done every six months or if any of the following symptoms occur: – Red, inflamed or…
The best way to keep teeth and gums healthy is to brush and floss each day. The good news is that you can choose from different types of floss depending upon your unique needs. Let us take a look at four options: – Waxed floss is more difficult to break when flossing. – Unwaxed floss…
Braces can be made of metal, porcelain, or medical-grade plastic, as is the case of Invisalign. A dentist may recommend Invisalign invisible braces for certain patients: – People with an active lifestyle or involved in contact sports, as the aligners can be removed to avoid injury. – Teenagers who may have confidence issues when wearing…
Wisdom Tooth Problems Situated at the back of the jawbone, wisdom teeth are the last permanent molars to appear and can often be problematic for patient and dentist. Because humans no longer need to chew on really hard foods, these molars are essentially redundant. Also, the human mouth is now smaller than in ancient times…
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