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After a few years of constant dental problems, I decided to start focusing on taking better care of my teeth. Before I made any changes, I made an appointment to discuss my habits with my dentist. He talked with me about my daily dental routine, and made a few suggestions for ways that I could improve. The results were amazing. After improving my flossing regimen and brushing a little more carefully, I was able to make my next dental checkup a breeze. I want you to experience the same types of successes in the dental chair, which is why you should read my dentistry blog.

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4 Tips For Using Fluoride Toothpaste For Your Toddler
Historically, the American Dental Association has recommended not using fluoride toothpaste in young children who are under two years of age, for fear that they would swallow it and cause fluorosis in their permanent teeth, which are still developing at that age. However, in 2014, the ADA updated their advice, recommending the use of fluoride toothpaste in small amounts as soon as a child's baby teeth erupt. This is to help combat childhood cavities.

3 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth At Home After Quitting Smoking
Smoking is associated with a number of health concerns, including many problems that affect your teeth. After you quit smoking, you may want to reverse some of the changes that smoking has caused inside your mouth, like your discolored teeth. When you smoke, nicotine and tar can make your teeth turn yellow or brown, but now that you've quit, a number of treatments can be used to return your teeth to their previously white color.

Dental Health And Your Special Needs Child
Scheduling a dental visit can be a difficult time for parents and children alike. When your child has special needs, the process can be even more challenging. Some physical conditions or disabilities can cause children to have particular trouble with dental health. Many children with special needs also suffer from emotional issues, sensitivity to smells or textures and difficulty communicating. If your child has these or other problems, you should be aware of these issues that can compromise your child's dental health.

4 Major Causes Of Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a very common habit, but one that can cause tooth damage, headaches, and facial pain. Thus, if you grind your teeth, you may benefit a lot from cutting down on the habit. The first step in stopping teeth grinding is to figure out what the cause of it is. Below is a list of some of the most common causes of teeth grinding. Stress Stress can both cause teeth grinding as well as make it worse.

4 Things Denture Wearers Need To Know About Gingival Hyperplasia
Gingival hyperplasia is a condition characterized by the overgrowth of the gum tissue. It can be caused by many different things, including medications and systemic diseases. Surprisingly, it can also be caused by your removable dentures. Here are four things denture wearers need to know about gingival hyperplasia. How dentures cause gingival hyperplasia? Well-fitting dentures don't lead to gingival hyperplasia, but ill-fitting dentures that apply friction or pressure to the gum tissue can cause this condition.

Dental Implants For Diabetics? Tips For Implant Success
If you have diabetes, you may have heard or read at some point that dental implants weren't an option for you. Surgeries can carry additional risks and complications for patients living with diabetes, and it was once thought that these patients had to settle for other means of tooth replacement, like dentures. However, more recent studies have shown that patients with diabetes can benefit from dental implants, just as non-diabetic patients do.

Asthma And Your Child's Teeth: Advice For Parents
Experts estimate that around 25 million people in the United States suffer with asthma, and the disease commonly affects children. Long-term prescription medicine and lifestyle changes can help your child keep the disease under control, but asthma can also affect other aspects of your son or daughter's health. Find out how your child's asthma could affect his or her dental health, and learn more about the steps you can take to help protect his or her teeth and gums.

5 Ways For Your Child To Get The Proper Amount Of Fluoride
If your child is at high-risk for tooth decay, it is important that you talk to their dentist about your child's access to fluoride. Fluoride can help remineralize teeth and prevent cavities, but only if your child is receiving the proper amount for their age. Luckily, there are several ways for your child to receive fluoride, and you and your child's dentist can create a plan for fluoride treatment that works for your child.

Tired Of Missing Teeth? Should You Have A Dental Implant Or Bridge?
If you've been bothered by a missing tooth for years, you may finally be considering a permanent (or semi-permanent) replacement. While dental implants can help create a tooth that looks and feels nearly identical to your natural tooth (and requires no nightly removal or cleaning), you may wonder whether it's worth investing in this option and the associated surgical procedure if a bridge or partial denture would do the job just as effectively.

Dental Abscess FAQs
You've had a nasty toothache for a couple of days and no matter what you do, the pain won't seem to subside. Before you assume you have a cavity, there may be another more serious reason why you're in so much dental pain: an abscess. An abscess is an bacterial infection that if left untreated, can be very serious. Here are some questions you might have about dental abscesses – including whether or not you should head straight to the emergency room: