Smile-Centered Stocking Stuffers 2018

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Maybe you’ve already purchased every member of your family a very special electric toothbrush but you want to go just a bit further with the oral health related gifts. Perhaps you simply want to come up with things that will help your loved ones get through Christmas without accidentally ending up contributing to smile problems! After all, the day is exceptionally full of sweets and other treats that you don’t really indulge in quite as much during the rest of the year. Fortunately, our Cleveland, TX team is full of easy stocking stuffer ideas that will make you feel a little less stressed about the massive quantities of chocolate and other assorted smile hazards that are about to be so gleefully consumed!

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filed under: General Dentistry, Good Hygiene

Cavities: Who Should Worry About Getting Them?

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You may wonder if you are on the list of people who should worry about getting a cavity. The truth is, our Cleveland, TX team would much prefer it if you weren’t worried about your smile but instead felt empowered and proactive about keeping it healthy! However, whatever words you use to express your concern over avoiding tooth decay, one thing is for certain: You definitely need to put forth effort to keep your every tooth nice and safe from cavities. Curious about why we know for sure that you’re on that list? We can explain.

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Restorative Dentistry

Smile Cleaning: Are You As Thorough As Possible?

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When someone asks you how well you care for your smile and if you clean it thoroughly, you may feel fairly confident that you’re doing an outstanding job! However, what if you just think that you’re a super cleanser but you’re missing lots of plaque, many areas of your smile, and as a result you’re opening your smile up to possible damage like decay or gingivitis? We don’t want to worry you! However, we do want you to quickly assess your usual dental hygiene to ensure that you actually are, indeed, doing as thorough a job as possible! Need help? Just let our Cleveland, TX team know.

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filed under: Advice/Tips, Good Hygiene

Simple Reasons You Keep Dropping Your Floss

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Yes, it seems like after a lifetime of using dental floss, you would be a pro by now. However, if you’re like many of our patients who use floss on and off, then you may not have reached quite the expert level you’d like to have attained! Part of the reason may have something to do with the challenge of making it through a flossing session that you assume should be easy but that turns into pure frustration. Allow our Cleveland, TX team to help you with this aspect of your dental hygiene. You may be surprised to learn that some very simple hints can often be all you need to become quite the champion!

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filed under: General Dentistry, Good Hygiene

Let’s Review: Gum Facts To Keep In Mind

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When you are someone who wants to do your best for your oral health but you realize you may be missing some very important education, you might not know where to begin. What is it that seems to be causing some confusion? If you answer that you know how to protect your teeth but that it’s your gum health that can really cause you to wonder, then you’re in luck. Our Cleveland, TX team can help! First, remember that the same preventive care you practice for your teeth is the same that protects your gingival tissues. Now, for even more help, consider some things that you should know and you’ll be ready to go.

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filed under: Dental Emergencies, General Dentistry

Bridges: The Questions You Haven’t Asked (But Should)

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It’s one thing, of course, to realize that a dental bridge is probably a more than suitable selection for you once you’ve experienced tooth loss. However, when you have questions that hang about and that remain unanswered, you can often find yourself in a bit of a pickle: You think that a bridge will solve your problem but the information you’re still curious about is preventing you from pursuing your teeth replacement any further. This is no good! Remember that if you have questions for our Cleveland, TX team, you should always ask them. Let us help you get started, so you’re that much closer to a complete grin.

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filed under: Prosthetic Dentistry

Smile Damage: It’s The Pits!

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There are, of course, many things that our Cleveland, TX team could warn you against this Thanksgiving! From acidic foods and drinks to foods that can get stuck between your teeth, there are certainly things to watch out for (mostly that you are already educated on, of course). However, we would like to focus today on a serious hazard that often flies under the radar and that can even lead to oral health damage as serious as a cracked or broken tooth! It’s the seeds, pits, and more that you don’t expect (and often cannot see). Take a moment to learn just a bit more about these often hidden dangers, so you can act with caution and enjoy your holiday!

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filed under: Advice/Tips, General Dentistry

Simple Facts About Harmful Oral Bacteria

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You know that there are all types of bacteria in your mouth. You know, too, that some of them are harmful and that they can lead to problems like cavities and gum disease, which is why we encourage you to practice smile health protection every day with efforts like brushing and flossing. While you may have a general understanding of this “you should really clean your smile” mentality, our Cleveland, TX team thinks some extra information about bacteria and their role may help you feel more motivated about your dental care.

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filed under: General Dentistry, Good Hygiene