There are a few tooth-related mysteries that still plague us today; but luckily, everything has an explanation. Here are three common problems and the potential causes behind them. (1) Your gums should NOT bleed from brushing and flossing — even if you do so a little more enthusiastically. Bleeding could be a sign of bacteria,…
DetailsMost people are looking to make their pearly whites a little pearlier; but before you start breaking out the whitening products, you may want to consider the negative effects that dentists have noticed. Tooth whiteners contain chemicals that remove stains and discoloration, making teeth look whiter. However, the chemicals used in many products also damage…
DetailsLosing your baby teeth is one of the great rites of passage you go through on your way to adulthood. Here are some things you need to know about the process of getting permanent teeth. (1) Timing As with baby teeth, you can’t predict when your child‘s permanent teeth will start coming in. Most kids…
DetailsSometimes cavities just seem to appear out of nowhere. You have an apparently perfect smile at one visit, only to have a large cavity at your next one. In actuality, the cavity probably was there at the first visit; it was just too small for both the x-rays and the dentist to spot during the…
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