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.
11 March 2021
Many people go for teeth whitening to get rid of surface stains that have developed over time. Most of these procedures involve the use of a hydrogen peroxide gel on the stained teeth. The gel removes the stains in a short period. However, the whitening effects may be short-lived if you eat certain foods and drinks. Here are some foods and drinks you should avoid after a teeth whitening treatment.
29 January 2021
If you are going to be retiring soon, you might spend a lot of time thinking about what you are going to do in all of your spare time. The last thing that you might really be thinking about right now is getting dental work done. However, it might actually be a good idea for you to get dental work done before you retire; these are some of the reasons why.
15 December 2020
Have you ever wondered if routine dental visits are worthwhile? Many people know how vital these are, yet some people feel like they are not essential. Visiting the dentist regularly is crucial if you want to have healthy teeth. Without visiting your dentist, you will have no one checking your teeth to see if they have problems. Here are three benefits you can reap by choosing to visit your dentist regularly.
30 October 2020
Dental anxiety is the fear of visiting the dentist. This is different from an anxiety disorder, although it's certainly possible for someone to experience dental anxiety while also being affected by an anxiety disorder. Your anxiety might be preventing you from replacing your missing teeth with dental implants. How can you approach this delicate situation? The Rational Approach The benefits of replacing your missing teeth with dental implants can be life-changing.
27 December 2019
If you look at toothpaste products on store shelves, you will probably see some products that have activated charcoal in them. These products are becoming very popular today, and they are primarily advertised as products you can use to whiten your teeth. If you are wondering if using this type of toothpaste is a good idea or not, here are several things you should know. What is activated charcoal The first thing to know before you start using charcoal toothpaste is what it really is.