Everyone's feelings about their teeth are different; some people are better able or willing to follow a home care program than others. What we hope to do is give you a general description of how to remove plaque from your teeth at home. Without a doubt, the most effective way...
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Prevention Works
Prevention seems almost too simple to work, but it does. Perhaps it is more convincing if we look again at what is involved when home dental care is neglected-the kinds of problems that keep your dentist and the specialists we've discussed busy. Restorations. The simplest filling is generally the result...
Oral Health Concerns for Smokers
The Center for Disease Control reveals that 21% of U.S. citizens 18 years or older are smokers. Active as of September 2012, The Food and Drug Administration will begin designating large pictorial labels to tobacco products. The goal is to encourage the public to quit smoking by showcasing the health...
Oral Cancer Self Exam
One further step in good home oral care is regular self -examination for oral cancer. We have already mentioned that any sore that has been in the mouth for more than a week should be brought to a dentists attention at once. The chances are good that it will prove...
Gingivitis
What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the first stage of gum (periodontal) disease. Most typically characterized by an inflammation of the gums, gingivitis is usually caused by bacterial plaque and poor dental hygiene. Unfortunately, gingivitis is quite a common disease and many people are not even aware that they are infected....