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Tips For Taking Care Of Extremely Sensitive Teeth
Having sensitive teeth is very common but it can be incredibly annoying and sometimes painful. The good news, however, is that this can be easily treated with some simple self-dental-care! Speak with your dentist The first step is to see your dentist so that you can discuss your symptoms. Your dentist may be able to…
Read MoreWhy Dogs Don’t Get Cavities
This simple trick will ensure fewer cavities! When I was a kid, my dentist taught me that sugar causes cavities. Later in dental school, I learned that the process is much more interesting and complex. It turns out that there is a living gluttonous colony of bacteria in your mouth that loves to eat sugar.…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Skip Dental Checkups
It can be tempting to avoid or delay dental checkups, but here are just three ways your teeth and gums may complain when you do so. Tooth Staining Coffee, tea, food, and smoking are a just a few ways that teeth can become stained. Without regular cleaning, teeth quickly change their hue. But a cleaning…
Read MoreThis New Treatment Can Literally Wipe Away A Cavity
Imagine you are at the dentist and your hygienist notices a cavity. Rather than calling the dentist to pull out the drill, she simply swabs it away in just over a minute. One application and the problem is solved. Is this witchcraft? It’s called Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), and Dr. Leslie Frese learned about it during her 2-years as a…
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