Do Water Flossers Work?

Do Water Flossers Work? A water flosser or oral irrigator sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Water flossers may be a good option for people who have trouble with traditional flossing — the kind that involves threading string-like material between your teeth. A water flosser doesn’t replace your toothbrush or traditional flossing.…

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Dental Care for Seniors

  Dental Care for Seniors As we age, our teeth and gums are more susceptible to problems. This is due to a number of factors, including: Decreased saliva production. Saliva helps to keep our teeth clean and free of bacteria. As we age, our saliva production decreases, which can lead to plaque buildup and tooth…

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What are Tonsil Stones?

What are Tonsil Stones? Tonsil stones (aka tonsil calculi or tonsilloliths) are yellowish or white calcifications that develop on the tonsils—the fleshy pads that line the back of the throat. They can be as small as a grain of rice grain or as large as a grape.In general, tonsil stones are caused by an imbalance…

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What is a Cold Sore?

What is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a red or dark pink fluid-filled blister around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores may appear on other parts of your face. Rarely, cold sores can spread to your nose, inside of your mouth, or even your fingers. Cold sores are also…

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Bad Breath: Causes and Cures

Bad Breath: Causes and Cures Are you embarrassed to talk to your dentist about bad breath? Please don’t be. Trust me, we want to know, and we want to help—in fact, it’s our job to know because halitosis can be an indicator of something wrong elsewhere in the body, like an infection, nasal polyps, kidney…

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Children’s Dental Health

Children’s Dental Health Good dental health is important for children for many reasons. Healthy teeth and gums help children eat and speak properly, and they also contribute to their overall health and well-being. Children who have good dental health are less likely to experience pain, infection, and other dental problems. They are also more likely…

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Is Mouthwash Bad for You?

Is Mouthwash Bad for You? We’ve all seen the commercials — just 30 seconds of swishing mouthwash and your teeth will be whiter, your gums will be healthier, and all your bad breath problems will disappear! Except, that’s not really what’s happening. In fact, we consider mouthwash to be one of the top dental mistakes…

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