https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcM5cbzzICo Avoiding the dentist may seem like a good idea until you have a broken tooth or worse yet a toothache. People avoid the dentist for many different reasons, fear from past bad experience, afraid they will be...
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I am a BURST Ambassador, that being said, It does not matter what toothbrush you use.... it is how you use it that is important. This is my opinion and this is the toothbrush I use wo times a day, every day! Whatever toothbrush you choose make sure you hold it at a...
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Tooth brushing is the act of cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste it is one of the main aspects of good oral health. Most people think they are doing a good job brushing their teeth, yet one out of two people have gingivitis (inflammation of the...
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Dental Disease Cavities, gingivitis and gum disease are all forms of dental diseases. Many people do not consider cavities a disease. We are taught at an early age to brush our teeth. We are told what it is important to brush to prevent cavities. Cavities are bad,...
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Why your mouth matters You would not leave an open wound anywhere on your body untreated. Yet, we do in our mouth. Your mouth is the main opening into your entire body. We put things in it all day long. Morning till night. We use our mouth to speak, breathe, and...
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Why are people avoiding dental visits? There are many reasons that the patient I see daily share for avoiding a visit to the dentist. The most common reasons I hear are: fear, bad memories, cost, lack of insurance, time, nothing is bothering them (no pain), shame,...
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That is an excellent question! When I was younger, I was bullied because I had yellow-gray teeth. Kids on the bus made fun of me and asked if I knew what a toothbrush was. Talk about affecting your self-esteem! This is why I became a dental hygienist in the first...
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Gingivitis – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention April 14, 2019 If you have been following me, You’ve probably heard the word gingivitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria. If left untreated, gingivitis can...
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Do you smoke or use chewing tobacco? Rarely a day goes by without a magazine, newspaper, or TV news report carrying a message about tobacco-related medical problems — the dangers of lung disease, cancer, heart problems, and...
Read MoreHow to care for your newborn's mouth Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! This is such an exciting time for new parents; there are so many firsts to experience. With all of the things you need to know to care for your infants well being, their mouth is not...
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