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Preparing your child for braces? Ease their worries with open communication, soft foods, orthodontic wax, and water flossing. Support their dental care journey for a confident smile!

Every trip to the dentist comes with the same dreaded question: do you floss? While brushing every day is generally a given, there are far fewer people consistently flossing. According to the CDC, “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease.”1 That’s almost half! Flossing can be easy to […]

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Are you grappling with gum swelling, pain, or bleeding? These issues are all too frequent for many individuals. Yet, persistent symptoms could signify gum disease. Detecting gum disease early can be tricky due to its gradual onset. Learn more about puffy bleeding gums, periodontal pockets and oral care for gingivitis.

As you eat, food particles become lodged in every crevice of your mouth. If left untouched, these food particles will provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. The bacteria then eat away at the food particles, your teeth, and your gums. As the bacteria builds, it collects in a slimy, colorless film on the teeth […]

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Taking care of your teeth is important for your overall well-being. Many common dental problems can be prevented by brushing and flossing every day, as well as annual visits to the dentist. One of the most crucial parts of dental hygiene is gum care. The importance of healthy gums cannot be understated when discussing oral […]

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Water flossing has grown in popularity as the market has provided at-home use products at affordable prices. Water flossing is an alternative to traditional string flossing, which is statistically among the least consistent part of the average American’s daily hygiene routine. To sweeten the deal (but don’t tell the dentist we said anything about sweets), […]

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Consider the potential consequences. There is a prevalence of tooth damage, gingival recessions, and clinical signs of inflammation in individuals with oral piercings. Different types of piercings (lip, tongue) affect various teeth, with molars most threatened by tongue piercings.

A common symptom of getting braces is swollen or irritated gums in the weeks that immediately follow installation, or in the days that follow a dentist or orthodontist appointment for adjustments. However, if swelling or bleeding begins to come on arbitrarily, it could be a sign of periodontal disease that may require attention from a […]

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Flossing as it’s known today started in the United States as early as 1815, when an American dentist, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, introduced the idea of using waxed silken thread as floss. Later, he published a book, A Practical Guide to the Management of Teeth that emphasized the importance of brushing and flossing daily. The […]

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