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Ever since you were a little kid, you’ve been taking care of your teeth every day. You feel pretty confident that you’re doing everything right. However, you could have tiny bad habits that are making your oral hygiene routine less effective than it could be otherwise. In fact, they could create trouble for your smile!

Here are some tendencies in your teeth cleaning that you may be doing wrong and the way to correct these mistakes.

When you were young, you had braces. You loved the results and enjoyed having a perfectly aligned smile for quite a while, but now your teeth have moved. You’re not a child or a teen, so why are your teeth shifting now? Keep reading to learn more about some of the possible causes!

Are you on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media apps? Of course! If you’re like millions of Americans, you’ve seen the latest videos with new health advice. Whether you want to shed your COVID weight or improve your health, these sites are full of trendy ways to help—but beware!

Although you can find plenty of good advice online from your favorite influencers, there are some trends that could be harmful. Keep reading to learn about fads your dentist doesn’t want you to follow in order to protect your smile.

The smell of the grill, the sound of children laughing and playing, the warm sunshine on your face. It’s summertime, and you can’t wait to enjoy the great times that come along with it. However, if you have traditional dentures or bridges, your summer may not be quite as exciting or flavorful as it otherwise could be.

On the other hand, implants dentures give you the freedom to live summer to the fullest with all the foods you love to eat this time of year. In this post, you’ll learn about the difference implants can make on your summer diet and the benefits implants can give you!

In just a few more weeks, summer will be in full swing. Do you have adventures planned already? Perhaps you look forward to a long-awaited trip or you want to get your friends together after spending a long time apart. Regardless of your summer plans this year, there’s one thing that can let you truly enjoy yourself and share it with others—improving your smile through cosmetic dentistry.

Out of the many procedures that dentistry offers, three cosmetic procedures stand out as the most beneficial for those who want to have a great summer, including teeth whitening, Invisalign, and porcelain veneers. Keep reading to learn more about these services and decide which one would be best suited for you!

You don’t know how it happened—one day you notice that your teeth look yellow or dull. This didn’t occur overnight, and store-bought whitening treatments barely make a difference. It doesn’t have to stay this way. You can have a brilliant smile again, and what’s more, it may not require too much effort! Here are four tips to help you achieve whiter teeth and a more radiant, confident smile.

Dusting, clearing out the clutter, and deep cleaning. This time of year is famous for getting houses in order. While spring cleaning most often refers to your home, it can also apply to your mouth. Perhaps over the winter you haven’t been as diligent about caring for your smile; well, now is the perfect time to get your teeth and gums ready for the warmer weather and fun in the sun.

You probably already know you should be brushing your teeth, but what else could you do to spruce up your smile? Plenty! Read on to learn just a few ways to give your teeth a good spring cleaning.

When you think of going to the dentist, does your heart begin to pound? Do your palms get sweaty or do you get nervous? Whether your reticence to visit the dentist is just a little hesitation or a full-blown fear, these appointments don’t have to be a stressful experience.  

In 2019, only 65.5 percent of American adults visited the dentist, meaning that nearly a third of adults didn’t get necessary dental care. Although other factors, such as cost and the pandemic, certainly come into play for the last few years, some people actively stay away from the dentist’s office based on fear.

Here are some reasons why you truly have nothing to worry about when it comes to visiting the dentist!

It’s practically everywhere these days. In your soda and sports drinks. In your bread. In your peanut butter. Sugar is in most food and drink products, and the average American consumes about 77 grams per day, about three times the recommended amount!

In addition to increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and other health problems, sugar also encourages cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth, drastically raising the risk of damaging tooth decay. But it tastes so good! How can you beat your sugar cravings? Here are some tips to help you.

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but you can still think about your heart! February is American Heart Health Month—the perfect time to learn how you can improve your cardiovascular health. While your physician would tell you to be active and exercise often, which you should certainly do, there’s an easy way to protect your heart that is often overlooked: keeping your mouth healthy.

Keep reading to learn how putting in a little effort to strengthen your smile can help your heart stay strong too!