Smile-Centered Stocking Stuffers 2018

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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Simple Reasons You Keep Dropping Your Floss

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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Let’s Review: Gum Facts To Keep In Mind

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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Smile Damage: It’s The Pits!

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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Simple Facts About Harmful Oral Bacteria

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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Things That Really Shouldn’t Embarrass You (But Might Anyway)

We know that one of the emotions that may really get to you when what you need is it talk with us … is embarrassment. You might not even be that shy of an individual! However, there’s just something about your dental care that may cause you to clam up when you could really use more information, help, a particular treatment, etc. Since our Cleveland, TX team completely understands this after years of practicing dentistry, we have just one request: Please do your best to feel comfortable asking for anything you need!

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3 Things You Should Always Remember About Biting Your Nails

We could just say, “You should stop biting your nails because it’s bad!” to you. However, you’ve probably heard this before. You may tell yourself this quite frequently. However, the “it’s bad” thing might not really be quite enough motivation to convince you to gather up the willpower to keep your nails out of your mouth. Today, our Cleveland, TX team would like to remind you that there are some real threats to your smile health that such a habit can create. So, if you can manage it, you just might want to do your best to curtail the biting!

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A Few Things To Remember About Your Smile … And Ice!

It’s perfectly natural to find yourself thinking ice is a smart choice when you’re looking for a healthy snack. After all, it doesn’t contain any calories, it’s refreshing, you know that water is good for your smile, and it takes a while to eat: What could be wrong with this option, you wonder? Well, actually, a lot is wrong when it comes to ice and your smile health. While the result of consuming ice may be good for your overall health, it can wreak havoc on your teeth and more! Take a cue from our Cleveland, TX team as we explain a few ways chewing through a serving of ice is more detrimental than it is “smart snack.”

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Root Canals: Are You Sure My Tooth Is Safe Now?

When you receive a root canal treatment, you know that the reason you’re doing so is because your tooth has seen better days! This moment might mean that your tooth is on the verge of requiring an extraction, so it’s a certain rescue for your oral health! What could be better, you wonder? However, you may then wonder if this is going to be a long-term solution. Is it possible for your tooth become infected again? What exactly is it that we do to ensure this doesn’t happen? Rest assured: We understand how you are feeling and this is a very common and wonderful question. Our Cleveland, TX team can answer it very easily, so you feel fully confident in restoring your smile.

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Smile Care Beware: 3 Autumn Favorites Requiring Caution!

There are some exceptional treats that show up every autumn, much to the delight of just about everyone we know! Unfortunately, while they are quite delicious, may of those delicacies can play quite a number on your oral health. Be sure you’re on the lookout for smile-problem culprits and simply practice caution. For now, our Cleveland, TX team offers up some examples!

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