How To Avoid Brushing Too Hard

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If you always thought that harder brushing would yield better results, it’s time to throw that belief out the window! The truth is that, though it might seem hard brushing should be beneficial, it can cause all sorts of problems for you (such as gum recession, eroded dental tissue, etc.). So, what to do now that you’ve been brushing quite aggressively for years and we’re instructing you to brush very gently during your dental hygiene? Not to worry: Our recommendations will make it an easy transition.

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Smile Disorders Quiz: What’s What?

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As you have likely noticed over the course of your experience as a dental patient, a variety of smile disorders exist. Hopefully, you will never find yourself face to face with a single one of them! However, if you do, rest assured that we offer comprehensive dental care to restore your oral health. As for the types of issues that can occur, you may wonder where they come from and if you can brush and floss to prevent nearly any problem with dental hygiene. Great news: Our quiz will set the record straight.

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Your Sweet Tooth: A Helpful Quiz

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Never met a pie you didn’t like? Or candy bar? Or ice cream flavor? If so, you might be someone with a serious sweet tooth! Since this may not bode well for your oral health, we think you might be interested in some helpful information regarding what you can do, what you shouldn’t do, and how to keep your smile safe as can be. Think you’ve already got it covered? Let’s find out with a sweet little quiz!

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Quiz: All About Molar Care

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Do you know whether or not your smile requires special molar care? Are you certain about how to optimize your dental hygiene to ensure your entire smile is remaining as healthy as possible? To see where you stand on your current knowledge of daily care as it relates to your molars (and your entire smile), we think a quiz will help offer any clarity you may be seeking.

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FAQs: Which Dental Floss Is The Right One?

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There’s nothing like bringing up the topic of dental floss to make some of our patients cringe. However, the good news is that when you like the floss you’re using and you feel confident about your dental hygiene, you’re more likely to have a neutral or positive reaction when we ask about your flossing. So, how to ensure you’re purchasing products that will get you to this point in your dental care? Our FAQs will help!

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Q&A: What Can Toothpaste Do For Me?

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You know that toothpaste is supposed to be something you use every day, two times a day, during your required brushing. What you might not feel like you know quite so well is what to make of toothpaste, what it can really do for you, and whether any of the specialty products you see out there are really going to do what they say. To ensure you feel informed on this topic, we offer questions (and answers) that will guide your dental hygiene!

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Toothbrush Time: Is Your Brush Is A Good One?

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Your brushing is only as good as your technique, your patience, and the toothbrush you use! Assuming you’ve got the skills to brush thoroughly and the foresight to take the full two minutes you need, that just leaves one more factor: Your brush! How’s the brush you’ve been using for your dental hygiene? Would you give it high praise if asked or are you this close to throwing it in the trash can because it’s not so great? We can help you decide if your brush is a good one or if you need to make a new choice with some simple suggestions.

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Dental Hygiene Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask

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When you’re brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth, or even thinking about it, you may notice that your thoughts tends to leave you with a lot of questions. While you could certainly benefit from answers, particularly if they’re about how to perform optimal dental hygiene, that doesn’t mean you’re going to ask. Why not? Well, like many patients, you might feel a little too shy. First things first, we suggest you remember we are happy to answer anything! As for common questions we receive (which will show you that your inquiries aren’t embarrassing, after all), we’re happy to present them with answers.

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Toothpaste: We Have Answers For Your Questions!

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You might feel very comfortable asking a variety of questions of us for your preventive care. However, when it comes down to inquiries that are about the very building blocks of dental hygiene and oral health, you might feel a little uneasy about bringing them up. To this uncertainty, we immediately say: Ask us everything! It’s all equally important. Whether you need to learn more about toothpaste (don’t worry, we’ve got answers to pressing questions on the way) or something much more complex, we are always here to help.

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Avoiding Gum Disease: 3 Things You Need To Do At Home

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Of course, you don’t want to experience gum disease. However, you might not know how to avoid it. You may not even realize that with your efforts in caring for your oral health, you are making some minor mistakes that may have you heading straight for periodontal problems. Fortunately, avoiding it is no rare feat. It’s just a matter of gathering up the effective preventive details you need, so you can keep your smile very healthy, free of plaque, and free of inflammation.

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