Foods For Great Dental Health
We all know to brush, floss and rinse with mouthwash, but did you know there are foods that can seriously give your teeth a boost, too? We’ve put together a list of foods to include in your diet to give your teeth a boost. Cheese We’re made to feel guilty about eating lots of cheese, but did you know your teeth are thanking you for that block of Swiss? Cheeses of all kinds are packed with calcium and protein goodness which is essential to strengthening bones, nails, and teeth. Not only that, but cheese and other dairy products are also grea [...]
Continue ReadingDental Accidents: What to Do with a Cracked or Missing Tooth
While we all take care of our pearly whites as best we can, accidents can happen, genes may kick in and a number of other factors could lead to you losing a tooth. However, a tooth that’s been knocked out doesn’t necessarily have to be left for good. In fact, the right care and attention will ensure that, in an emergency situation, your tooth can be saved and successfully put back into your gums without hassle. Here’s how to handle a missing tooth the moment the incident occurs. Act fast If a blow to the face or an unpleasantly tough fo [...]
Continue ReadingIs Teeth Whitening Damaging To My Enamel?
Yes and no. It’s complicated. In the world of pearly white smiles everywhere you turn on TV, the movies, and in society, it’s easy to feel like one’s own teeth are yellowed and ugly in comparison. It’s easy to feel self-conscious when noticing that one’s teeth hare noticeably yellow. Tooth whitening lasts for a long time when done by a professional and can allow you to smile with pride when you previously smiled closed-lipped. However, many still fear the dangers of tooth whitening, perhaps feeling like it sounds too good to be true. [...]
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