Taking care of your teeth and gums while pregnant is extremely important. Pregnancy causes some extreme hormonal changes that directly increase your risk for developing gum disease, which can affect the health of your unborn baby. Do your best to make a dental appointment before getting pregnant—this way your teeth can be professionally cleaned, gum tissue can be carefully examined and any oral … [Read more...]
Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Sensitivity in your teeth is an extremely common problem that at least 40 million adults suffer from. The good and bad news is that no one is immune to this problem—it can happen to anyone, but that also means there are a lot of treatment options available. If you often feel sharp and sudden pain in your teeth when they’re exposed to cold air or cold or hot foods, you may have sensitive teeth. … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Impress Your Dentist
Do you panic when you see “dentist appointment” coming up on your calendar? Do you buy some floss as the drugstore and have a flossing frenzy the night before? If dentist appointments give you anxiety, there are some really simple, sure-fire ways to impress your dentist—and make your mouth healthier. Use a Timer You might brush your teeth for a little while and rinse, feeling like you brushed … [Read more...]
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