Brushing teeth on a regular basis isn’t just enough. What matter more is how you’re brushing since proper tooth brushing is what ensures the health of your teeth and gums? Here are three common tooth brushing mistakes that you should never make: How much time do you spend brushing your teeth? The biggest mistake that most people make is ignoring the importance of brushing consistently, which eventually results in the buildup of plaque while ruining the overall oral hygiene. If you don’t spend a considerable amount of time on tooth brushing, you’re most likely allowing bacteria to grow overnight. What...
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What Does Your Breath Smell Like?
How many times has your friend asked if you forgot to brush your teeth that morning? No doubt, bad breath is an embarrassing problem, which most of us experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the beef steak you had last night or an oral problem as serious as periodontitis, experiencing halitosis, a condition that is more commonly known as bad breath, can literally make or break your day. If you aren’t sure whether your problem is serious enough to be considered as halitosis, it is important to look for signs of the condition or talk to your...
Top Reasons for Getting Regular Dental Checkups
Prevention is better than cure Regular dental checkups are important because it is only and only your dentist who can detect any signs of dental problems at an earlier stage. When cavities are detected earlier, it becomes easier to treat conditions like broken fillings or gum disease. And if such problems aren’t treated on time, root canals along with tooth removal may arise as the sole treatment option that is available. Stay away from oral cancer If you visit your dentist at Worthing Dental Centre on a regular basis, you’ll be having your dental cleaning done in a timely manner,...
What Smoking Can Do To Your Oral Health?
Smoking is bad for your health. How often do you hear these words? Well, almost all of us are aware of the hazards smoking poses to our overall health (not to forget the mention of lung cancers and cardiovascular issues), but how many people think about the ways this habit can affect our oral health as well as the condition of teeth? How is it related to tooth decay? Smoking itself doesn’t develop tooth decay or worsens oral cavity that you may already have but it does cause your teeth to have a yellowish, stain look. If these stains aren’t...
Four Things You MUST Do For Your Dental Implants
Is the Cleaning Enough? No doubt, dental implants are the ideal solution to give your teeth that perfect look,. But unfortunately, not many people know how to take care of their teeth well. What you need to understand is the fact that your dental implants would need the same kind of care and attention as your regular regular teeth need. So, ignoring the importance of flossing and brushing implants on a regular basis will invite trouble on the long run. You may consider using gauze or special floss for flossing around your teeth, abutments as well as gums on a...
Ever Heard of Ivisalign?
What could be better than having that perfect smile to boost your confidence? No doubt, having teeth in perfect shape can make or break your day. But what if you weren’t born with properly aligned teeth? Of course, there are dental procedures to fix the problem with the use of braces being the most common treatment option. However, there are many people who shy away from wearing braces just because it could affect their looks. A good answer to such concerns is the use of invisalign, which is actually an aesthetic orthodontic procedure involving a series of clear aligners that...