Month: July 2021

How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health

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Smoking is bad for you. You’ve heard this before, and if you’re a smoker, you’ve probably been told countless times that smoking is bad for your overall health. It’s bad for your lungs and your heart. It can lead to things like COPD and cancer; it can increase your risk for tuberculosis, eye problems, and … Continue reading How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health

Teeth problems happen to the best of us. We may brush and floss regularly, but dental troubles can still pop up. Such problems may cause no pain; others may appear as slight sensitivity while still others have you rushing to our door. Here are the 9 most common dental problems so you know what to look out for.

Dental phobia and anxiety are real conditions faced by many people. Whether you had a bad experience as a child, have daily anxiety, or just don’t like going to the dentist, it can be hard to keep up with your dental exams. But it’s important to receive regular check-ups to keep your mouth healthy and prevent other health issues. Here are some tips to help yourself relax and overcome your fear of the dentist.

You hear it all the time: Fluoride is good for your teeth and helps prevent tooth decay. But do you know how it works? We are going to concentrate on how fluoride combats the effects of tooth decay and the different kinds of fluoride treatments you can get to help prevent these problems with your teeth.