How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

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The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends professional teeth cleanings every six months for optimal oral health benefits. Though dental cleanings and oral exams are two distinct services, the majority of people opt to combine the two services in a single treatment. So, why should you get your teeth cleaned twice a year? Read on to learn why biannual dental cleanings …

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Can Dental Cleanings Damage Teeth?

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Professional dental cleanings are one of the best things you can do for a bright, healthy smile. Some people avoid getting their teeth cleaned at the dentist because they worry that dental cleanings can damage their teeth. You may be glad to know that, when performed by your dentist, dental cleanings do not harm your teeth. Dental Cleanings are an …

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How Long Does A Teeth Cleaning Take?

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There are few things that feel better than a mouthful of teeth that have just been professionally cleaned. Do you know the feeling? Just walking out of the dentist’s office afterward, you are sure to find yourself showing off your pearly whites with a smile to anyone who will look.  If you have never had a teeth cleaning or if …

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Choose the Best Dentist for Your Family

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We all have the same basic dental care needs: regular cleanings, examinations, and maybe the occasional filling. But some patients have individual needs that are a bit more specific. When it comes to choosing the best dentist for your family, there are many things to consider. How do you know if a dentist is right for you? Here are some …

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How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?

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How often do you go to the dentist? Are you on a regular schedule or do you only go when you have a dental issue? Some people wait until they have a toothache or cracked tooth before they make a dental appointment. Others go for routine appointments according to their dentist’s recommendations. How often should you go to the dentist? …

The Long Term Benefits of Regular Dental Visits

The Long Term Benefits of Regular Dental Visits

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Although you probably know that regular dental visits are important, you may not know exactly why. Professional cleanings can help you look and feel your best, but did you know that twice-annual dental visits can improve not only your oral health, but your overall physical condition as well? Here are some long term benefits of…Read more …

4 Tips for How to Prevent Bad Breath

4 Tips for How to Prevent Bad Breath

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Halitosis is the clinical name for bad breath. This incredibly common problem supports the multi-billion dollar breath freshener industry, and over the counter products work extremely well against short-term bad breath caused by garlic and onions or other odiferous foods. Chronic bad breath is tougher to fight, but these 4 tips can help you prevent even stubborn bad breath. Step …Read more …