2 Things A Toothache Is Not

There are some things you know about a toothache: It doesn’t feel very good. It can be a bit alarming. Nobody wants one. While you may have this knowledge, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll snap into action the moment you end up with soreness, throbbing, sensitivity, or any other type of discomfort. So, today, let’s flip the perspective for a moment and make our way through a couple things your tooth pain is not. It may offer you some much needed motivation.

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Sensitivity: Does The Toothpaste Really Do What It Says?

You usually use toothpaste that’s for cleaning your teeth, offering some additional whitening, the stuff that removes plaque, and possibly that offers tartar prevention. However, when you begin noticing that your teeth are feeling a little (or a lot) uncomfortable because of dental sensitivity, you stop in your tracks and ask: Will sensitivity toothpaste do the trick? Or, is this not a promising option? We can answer that!

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Flossing: A Couple Details You’re Completely Missing

It’s very easy to think you’re doing the best job in the world with your dental floss just because you floss through your smile every day. We most certainly offer you applause for your effort and your dedication to making sure you’re not skipping your dental hygiene on a daily basis! As you know, it is so very necessary to your oral health. However, we have a quick newsflash for you: you just might unintentionally be missing a spot or two during dental hygiene. When you open your eyes to this possibility, you might be able to step up your flossing game for even better care!

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Tongue Questions: Answered!

Do you find that you know very well how to care for your teeth and gums? You even know what to make of some common symptoms? However, when the focus is on caring for your tongue as an extension of your oral health, all bets are off: You don’t feel like you know a thing about it! Not to worry, this is quite common among patients. Some helpful Q’s and A’s will guide you appropriately!

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Your Brushing Habits: Do You Deserve An A+?

Do you think if we were to grade the brushing part of your dental hygiene that we would give you an A+? How about a B+? If you’re not entirely sure whether you’re doing all that you should be doing, then you might want to take a moment to review the basics. Fortunately, getting through a successful (and effective) brushing routine is very easy to do, as long as you’ve got the simple details you need to know memorized!

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Your Smile Health: Smart Snacks To Go

When you have the time to plan out your meals ahead, you can make thoughtful, careful choices regarding ingredients and presenting a well balanced meal for yourself. However, when you’re short on time, you’re headed out the door, and you’re trying to grab something that’s good for you and safe for your smile health (perhaps you need snacks for the whole family!), then things can feel a bit complicated. Consider our simple suggestions that are very on-the-go friendly, so you know just what to reach for when you’re in a hurry.

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How Long Do Dental Implants Really Last?

You may wonder if there’s some magic spell that’s cast as you receive dental implants, since you keep hearing over and over that they can last forever. Is there any truth to this, you wonder? Is this just something that people say as an exaggeration? How long do implants really last and what’s involved, you want to know? Not to worry. We can clarify the particulars, so you understand whether this solution will, indeed, offer the eternal solution you’ve been hoping to find for your tooth loss.

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Annual Celebration Of Life 2018

Do you ever wish you could do something more to keep the memory of a departed loved one shining brightly? You may wish to join a beautiful community ceremony called the Annual Celebration Of Life to pay your respects and bring about a lasting reminder of someone close to your heart.

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3 Ways To Limit Your Sugar Intake

When you are unsure about how to limit your sugar intake but you know that you want to, it can feel like an uphill battle. Just saying to yourself, “Well, I’m not going to eat as much,” without any sort of a plan can yield poor results. After all, you’ll find that sugary delights and offerings are around just about every corner. So, how to limit these treats as a means of providing yourself with extra smile health protection? We can offer helpful approaches to get you started.

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