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Most people choose to straighten their teeth to achieve a more appealing smile and improve their oral health. Even if you had braces as a child, your teeth might have shifted and are probably misaligned, which results in many adults suffering from crooked teeth. While the options for straightening teeth used to be restricted to […]
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As children, every person will sprout 20 primary teeth or baby teeth by the time they are 3 years old. These primary teeth hold a spot for the adult teeth to grow into as the baby teeth fall out. Once an adult, almost every person will have 32 permanent adult teeth. Many people will have […]
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Every person is born with the innate ability to smile. By around two months of age, babies can smile at the people who are closest to them. An individual’s smile can convey several different emotions, such as happiness, gratitude, friendliness, and contentment. However, there is much more to a person’s smile than conveying an emotional […]
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Cosmetic dentistry procedures are becoming more popular than ever. While treatments are elective, most people consider them to be essential to maintaining good oral health and a professional appearance. When asked what a healthy smile looks like, the general public tends to describe teeth that are straight and white in appearance. This is why the […]
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Many celebrities plan their beauty routines in advance to work around busy schedules, especially for high-profile events where they want to have a glamorous Hollywood look as they walk the red carpet. When making an appearance, a bright, healthy, and beautiful smile can be the first thing someone notices. Not long has passed since reality […]
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The mouth goes through major changes over a lifetime. A baby will typically start to erupt his/her first tooth between five and nine months. The last set of teeth to erupt are the third molars, located at the back of the mouth. The third molars, commonly referred to as the wisdom teeth, will usually make […]
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Many seemingly harmless oral care products are marketed as beneficial to the health and beauty of your smile. These products are often easy to use, come in unique flavors, and promise fast results, but they can actually be harmful to your teeth over time. Here are a few things the marketing world will not tell […]
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For most of us, dental hygiene is fairly high on our list of priorities. We brush, we floss, and we dread dental checkups, but we go anyways—or at least convince ourselves that we’ll set up the appointment. We all desire that pearly white, healthy smile and want to prevent things like cavities and gum disease, […]
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According to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), October is National Dental Hygiene Month. With the candy-filled holiday of All Hollow’s Eve quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to brush up on the basics and importance of dental hygiene. Dr. Sands, as well as the ADHA, recommends the “daily four” to help everyone remember […]
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If you’ve ever been to the dentist, you know that daily brushing and flossing are important for dental health. However, because flossing with braces can be more difficult and time-consuming than flossing without braces, it’s all too easy to neglect it. You should continue to floss daily throughout your teeth straightening treatment if you want […]
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