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Reasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
As Americans, we spend billions every year on making our teeth whiter. Learning the reasons for the discoloration can help you avoid wasting time and money trying to get whiter teeth. Keep reading to discover why your smile isn’t as bright as you want and learn which recommendations will help you get the results you want. Whiter teeth are closer…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
Did you know that according to U.S. News & World Report, about 30 percent of people age 30 and older never floss their teeth? They claim to have never flossed, which is surprising and worrisome, as they are probably not insisting their family members floss either. About 30 percent more floss sometimes, with more women than men flossing regularly. Flossing…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
Finding Out About Gum Disease Tooth decay and cavities can wreak havoc on your oral health, but did you know that gum disease is another incredibly harmful condition that can cause irreversible damage to your teeth and gums? Clinically called periodontal disease, gum disease is a set of conditions that negatively impact your gums and eventually results in losing your…
Continue readingBrush Up on the Benefits of Brushing
Have you ever wondered if you’re brushing your teeth properly? Even if you haven’t, you may not be aware that you aren’t utilizing proper brushing techniques. While brushing your teeth is a routine habit that most people don’t think that much about, it’s also easy to do it wrong or to skip essential steps or techniques because you’re so busy…
Continue readingInvisalign: Frequently Asked Questions
When your pearly whites suffer from misalignment it can be difficult to smile brightly. If you’ve been feeling self-conscious about the way that your teeth look but don’t want to go the route of traditional wire-and-bracket braces, you might want to look into Invisalign. This treatment option is a discreet way of achieving the properly aligned smile you’ve always wanted.…
Continue reading10 Signs of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that affects more than 22 million Americans and that can cause health problems immediately and over the long term. Learning about this condition is critical to promoting prompt treatment and to protecting yourself and your family against the effects of sleep apnea. At our dental practice, we will work with you to find…
Continue readingHas the Pandemic Cracked Your Teeth?
The New York Times recently reported that dentists saw an increase in the incidence of cracked teeth during the early part of the coronavirus shutdown. Patients were complaining of tooth and jaw pain as well as migraines, and one dentist was alarmed by the number of fractured teeth that were caused by grinding and clenching the teeth. Bruxism is the…
Continue readingDental Care Basics
Your mouth is the gateway to your oral health and your physical health. Everything that you put in your mouth, whether liquid or solid, becomes part of your bloodstream, your tissues, and your major organs. If you can maintain or improve your overall oral health, then your physical health may improve also. Good oral health can reduce the risk of…
Continue readingAre Dental Implants Right for You?
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants? If you’re among the nearly two-thirds of adults under 65 who, according to the CDC, have lost one or more teeth, then dental implants may be the solution for you. If you’re one of the nearly one-fifth of adults over 65 who have lost all of their teeth, then you should consider…
Continue readingGingivitis: Symptoms and Causes in Arlington, VA
Gum Disease Statistics You’ve likely heard of gingivitis, but did you know that it affects nearly half of people over the age of 30? This is according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You might be even more surprised to learn that approximately 70% of people over 65 years old have some form of gum…
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