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Brushing your teeth is something you probably learned to do as a young child, and because of this, it is unlikely you have stopped to evaluate how you brush your teeth. By now, the techniques you use are very much second nature. Unfortunately, many people are not brushing their teeth as well as they should […]

Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups. However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s mouth and their overall health. […]

Summer is a beautiful time in the city isn’t it? You have been frozen out by winter, soaked by spring and no doubt covered up with layers of clothing throughout. So it is surprise that as soon as the sun comes out for summer the clothes come off, you soak up the rays and show-off […]

Do you grind your teeth in your sleep? You may not even realize it. Believe it or not, it’s a fairly common problem that affects a lot of people. Tooth grinding is also known as bruxism and most often happens when people sleep and most people have no recollection of doing it. Often times, the […]

Say cheese! That’s the most widely used confirmation call used by people to inform a camera operator that they are ready to have their picture taken. I am sure you have used it too at some point. The purpose of saying cheese is so that your teeth will be visible, giving the appearance of a […]

Whether you’re wearing braces or you’re thinking about orthodontic treatment, there’s a lot of information you ought to know when it comes to straightening your smile. 4 million Americans are currently wearing braces. All orthodontists are trained dentists, but only 5% of dentists are also orthodontists. You can thank NASA for modern braces. They developed […]