A Parent’s Guide to Emergency Dental Care

Posted on: 23 November 2015

Dental braces are orthodontic appliances placed on teeth to correct defective tooth alignment or bite. Dental braces consist of small brackets that are cemented onto individual teeth and then wired together to pull teeth into proper position. Some dental braces also use elastic ligatures under the brackets to chain them together. Coiled springs can also be inserted on the connecting wires between teeth for added correction.  Dental conditions corrected by braces include
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Posted on: 4 November 2015

If you have areas on your teeth that appear discolored, you may wonder if there are steps you can take to remove staining safely and effectively. Here are a few ways you can remove stains from your teeth, leaving you with a renewed smile to enjoy.  Use Fruit To Clean There are a few fruits you can use to help remove surface staining for the teeth. Break a strawberry up into pieces and use a fork to turn it into a soft pulpy consistency.
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Posted on: 19 October 2015

It can be difficult to protect yourself from developing a dental cavity. The bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars each time you consume carbohydrates. As the oral bacteria digest sugars, they release acid that erodes tooth enamel and causes demineralization that can result in decay. Still, there are ways to avoid tooth decay. Here are a few questions and answers to help you avoid decay and identify its causes and symptoms:
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Posted on: 5 October 2015

Coffee. It soothes the soul, but darkens teeth. If you enjoy a good cup of coffee every day—or even periodically—you are probably staining your teeth. While the best way to prevent teeth staining is to avoid everything that causes it, that's not very realistic. Fortunately, you can enjoy your favorite mocha without having a dark smile. Here are five tips to help prevent coffee stains on your teeth: 1. Drink Water After Indulging
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