Working With My Dentist
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Working With My Dentist

A few years ago, I realized that I was thinking about dental care all wrong. Instead of listening carefully to my dentist and making the necessary changes, I assumed that he was ultimately responsible for making sure that my teeth stayed healthy. Unfortunately, I developed a few serious cavities because I failed to properly brush and floss my teeth, and I knew that it was my fault. I decided to start taking notes at my dental checkups and carefully abiding by the dentist's orders. The difference was almost miraculous. This blog is all about working with your dentist to improve your result.

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Working With My Dentist

  • 3 Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures

    19 February 2016

    When you hear the term cosmetic dentistry, you may imagine expensive procedures, such as veneers and dental implants. It's true — many cosmetic procedures are expensive, but there are others that are extremely affordable but still give you a wonderful smile. Check out these three inexpensive cosmetic dental procedures. Tooth Whitening Tooth whitening is an extremely popular cosmetic dental procedure in the US. Your tooth can develop discoloration for many reasons, such as stain-causing foods/beverages (red wine, coffee, etc.

  • Your Teenager's Teeth: What To Expect (And How To Cope)

    28 January 2016

    As your children enter their teenage years, you undoubtedly have a full plate of worries without also losing sleep over the state of their teeth. But once you're aware of the specific dental challenges teenagers face, you're in a much better position to deal with them effectively. Here are some common issues that threaten teenage teeth -- and what you can do to prevent or correct them. Malocclusion The words "

  • Ask Your Dentist: Why Do Dead Teeth Change Color And How Can You Whiten Them?

    8 January 2016

    60 percent of people aged 18 to 24 believe a brighter smile will boost their self-esteem. As such, discolored, dead teeth can seriously disrupt a perfect, white smile, prompting thousands of people to seek a cosmetic solution to the problem. Find out why dead teeth change color, and learn more about the whitening options available if this happens to you. Why do dead teeth change color? The nerves inside your teeth are critical to the development process, effectively helping your body build the teeth from the inside.

  • 7 Ways To Make Your Child Less Afraid Of The Dentist

    28 December 2015

    If your child grimaces every time he hears the worse "dentist," you are not alone. Many kids are uneasy about going to the dentist's office and may even try to convince their parents to let them stay home. The good news is that you can still do some things to help your little one feel more comfortable. Here are seven effective ways to make your child less afraid of the dentist:

  • Could Laser Dentistry Help You Overcome Your Fear Of The Drill?

    22 December 2015

    Dental phobia is a common problem in the United States, and experts estimate that up to 15 percent of the American population avoids going to the dentist because of this fear. Dental phobia can occur for many reasons, but the dentist's drill is a common cause of anxiety. Learn how some dentists use lasers during treatment, and find out how this type of dentistry can help people with dental phobia get the treatment they need.