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Are You Ready For A Parent's Night Out? Make Sure Your Babysitter Knows How To Protect Your Child's Oral Health

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You and your partner have made your reservations for the perfect couple’s night, and you finally found a responsible babysitter. Now that all of the details are in place, you are ready to create a brief list of things to cover about your child’s evening routine. As you get ready to discuss house rules and bedtimes, make sure to add these oral health care strategies to your talk with the babysitter so that you can relax once you head out.…

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What Do Dentists Use To Your Whiten Teeth?

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If you have been considering teeth whitening services at your dentist’s office, you may have many questions about the cost, longevity, and safety of the procedure. One concern you may have is what your dentist will use to whiten your teeth. Take a look at the different bleaching agents and why they should only be used with dental supervision: The Main Bleaching Agents for Tooth Whitening Many dental offices use either a hydrogen peroxide gel or a carbamide peroxide gel.…

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Tips For Caring For Your Toothbrush

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If you are serious about your oral health, then you are probably quite diligent about brushing your teeth. If this is true, then you need to make sure that you have the right products to clean the teeth. Of course, the most helpful of all is your toothbrush. Toothbrushes need to be cared for like any other type of tool, even though most people are unfamiliar with how to do this. Keep reading to learn about some tips that can help you with this endeavor:…

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Why You Should Go Easy On Physical Exercise After Dental Implant Placement

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As a fitness buff, you probably find it difficult to take days off your regular exercise regime. However, you still need to heed your dentist’s advice of avoiding strenuous physical activity following your dental implant treatment. Here are the specific reasons serious physical activities can hurt you at this time: Increased Swelling It is normal to experience a certain level of swelling in the area around your dental implant in the days after the surgery, but strenuous physical activities will increase the swelling.…

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Helping Your Child Embrace Proper Brushing

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If your child hates to brush twice a day, you may struggle to get him or her to practice effective dental hygiene. Some parents simply warn their child of the potential for rotting teeth. However, a warning may not be enough for many youngsters. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to help your child embrace proper brushing. Here are a few of them: Buy a New Toothbrush Kids often love new things. A new toothbrush will likely be treasured over its older counterpart, especially if the brush is adorned with a favorite superhero or another beloved character.…

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3 Reasons You Should Have Regular Dental Checkups When You Have Diabetes

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If you live with diabetes, you probably already know that you need to see your doctor on a regular basis to ensure your blood sugars are kept in check and no complications from the disease have presented themselves. However, there are three reasons that you should add regular dental checkups to your diabetes care regimen. Remove Tartar, Plaque, and Bacterial Buildup While you may brush and floss your teeth several times a day, it is hard to get your teeth completely clean.…

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How to Relax At Your Dental Visit

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While it is not uncommon for children to be scared to go to the dentist, there are plenty of people who aren’t children who have a hard time going to the dentist. Maybe you have a hard time with pain, maybe the sound of a dental drill irks you, maybe you don’t do well with high-stress situations—whatever your issues are with going to the dentist, not going is really not an option.…

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First-Time Parent? 4 Steps You Can Take To Keep Tooth Decay Away From Your Baby's Teeth

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When you’re a first-time parent, you have a lot to learn in a short amount of time. One of the things you need to learn about is proper dental care for your baby. You might think that you’ve got a while to wait, especially if your baby doesn’t have teeth yet. However, it’s never too early to start caring for your baby’s dental hygiene. This is particularly true where tooth decay is concerned.…

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Reasons To Schedule Dentist Appointments

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Going to the dentist can be a a little nerve racking, but it is extremely important to listen to what you dentist has to say. Your dental hygiene is very important. Your smile and your teeth are one of the first things that a person is going to know about you. If you have nice teeth that can be a good thing. Not only does good dental hygiene keep your teeth looking good, but it keeps your teeth healthy.…

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Getting Plaque Removed From Your Teeth

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Dirty teeth that are covered in plaque are not only unappealing but can be very harmful to your health. If you are too fearful of going to dental clinics to get your teeth worked on, it is important to get into the habit of thoroughly cleaning them at home. However, you might want to attempt overcoming your fear of going to the dentist because the experience might not be as unpleasant as you think.…

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