How To Prevent Your Sweet Tooth From Ruining Your Smile

Posted on: 27 February 2015
People like sugar.  In fact, the average American consumes around 20 teaspoons of sugar a day.  Do you have a sweet tooth?  Is it trying to tempt the other teeth in your mouth to binge on sugary treats?  Here are a few ways to prevent your sweet tooth from wreaking havoc on your smile. Trick Your Sweet Tooth Bacteria love sugar.  When you eat sugar, the bacteria in the plaque eat it and then turn it into acid.
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2 Ways To Care For Your Mouth After Screw And Plate Implant Surgery

Posted on: 18 February 2015
If you have to get screw and plate implant surgery in order to correct bite problems, then your mouth will take several weeks to recover from the trauma. In order to help your mouth heal properly, follow these steps. Proper Cleaning Techniques First, you need to properly clean your mouth after this type of cosmetic surgery because bacteria can collect in the stitches. When you get screws and plates implanted into your jaw, they will usually be placed up in your cheekbone area through the upper gums.
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Achieve A Brighter Smile In Little Time

Posted on: 3 February 2015
In this day and age, people want results, but more importantly, they want them quickly. The same train of thought is also true when it comes to cosmetic dental treatments. If you're like most people, you want to revitalize and rejuvenate your smile; however, you aren't willing to wait years to accomplish this. Fortunately, there are a number of treatments that can make this goal a reality for you. Smile Snap-On
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How Do You Floss With Braces?

Posted on: 26 January 2015
Just the thought of trying to floss with braces can be intimidating.  In fact, you might be tempted to give up flossing entirely.  This isn't a good idea—flossing is vital for good dental health.  So what is a braces wearer to do?  Here's how you can—and why you should—floss even though you're wearing braces. Why floss? The main difference between brushing and flossing is that a toothbrush cleans the tops and other visible portions of your teeth, whereas flossing cleans the spaces between your teeth.
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