If you’ve got into the habit of using toothpicks to clean between your teeth, then you should really think about switching to using dental floss. Toothpicks can cause some problems that could see you spending more time in your dentist’s chair. Why should you switch to flossing? Floss Gives a More Effective Clean A toothpick might clean off some of the surface gunk between your teeth, but it generally won’t fit between them.…
Read More »For many people, going to a dentist is among the top things they fear doing. In fact, many people have no problem seeing a therapist, general doctor, or family lawyer, but they can’t gather enough courage to call a dentist and book an appointment. Even when some people develop dental problems, going to a dentist is the last thing they will do. Actually, most of them visit a dentist when their dental problems deteriorate.…
Read More »Do you have silver fillings in your teeth, and your dentist recommends that you remove those fillings and replace them with a composite resin material? If so, you’ll likely have some questions about this process. Why Replace Silver Fillings? One of the common problems with silver fillings is that they are made out of metal, which means that they will expand and contract slightly over time. Think of it like ice that forms in a crack in a sidewalk, and how the crack will gradually expand over time and cause the crack to get bigger.…
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