Signs You Should Schedule A Dental Visit

Posted on: 10 January 2019

If you have not visited a dentist within the last six months, you should schedule a visit, simply because you should go twice a year, but many people do not follow this recommended schedule. Instead, they put off visiting the dentist, for whatever reason, and they often wait until they experience some type of oral problem before going. If you keep putting this off, here are some of the top signs that should alert you that you need to see a dentist.
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How Diabetes Affects Your Oral Health

Posted on: 10 December 2018

Living with diabetes will require some work if you want to keep your blood-sugar levels under control and failing to control these levels can affect your health in many ways. Additionally, when your blood-sugar levels are not kept under control, it can negatively affect your oral health. If you have diabetes, it is important to understand that this health condition can cause problems with your oral health, and here are some of the top things you should know about diabetes and its effects on oral health.
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Dangers Of A Chipped Tooth And How To Restore Your Smile

Posted on: 7 November 2018

From playing sports or a car accident to chewing ice or eating a hard, chewy food, there are many ways you can chip a tooth. This damage may seem small, but it can actually lead to big problems for your appearance, self-esteem, and oral health. Even if the chip is in the front area of a person's smile, many people choose NOT to repair the damage, but this is not a smart decision.
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Mistakes to Avoid to Help Prevent Dry Socket after Your Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Posted on: 8 October 2018

If you have just had oral surgery to remove a wisdom tooth, you may wonder if there is anything you should or should not be doing to help keep from developing a painful dry socket. If so, make sure you avoid the following mistakes for a couple of days. If you don't avoid these mistakes, they could dislodge the blood clot and leave your socket open after your wisdom tooth extraction.
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