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You only have one set of adult teeth, so taking good care of them is of the utmost importance. You know to brush twice a day and floss daily, but there is so much more to dental health. On this website, we've compiled articles to help you boost your personal knowledge of oral health and dental care. From brushing tips to ideas for snacks that won't case cavities, it's all here. We are not dentists, but we scoured the internet for factual information, and we're confident your dentist will approve of what you're learning. Grab your favorite tooth-healthy snack, and start reading.

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  • How To Care For Your Orthodontic Braces

    23 January 2020

    Orthodontic braces are one of the more common ways to straighten teeth and fix mouth alignment issues. Taking care of the braces will help your teeth stay healthy during the length of time you have them on. Most patients have a treatment course that lasts for one to two years. Here are a few ways you should care for your orthodontic braces to keep them working as designed and your teeth strong.

  • How To Find A Dentist That Takes Medicaid Insurance

    23 January 2020

    It may come as a surprise to you, but not all dentists accept Medicaid. In fact, a dentist you may have been seeing for years before you acquired Medicaid dental insurance may not take Medicaid either. If you now have to find a Medicaid dentist office, here is how to go about it.  Call the Medicaid Reference Number If you call the toll-free number on the back of your Medicaid card, you will run through an automated messaging system that eventually guides you toward a phone representative.

  • Understand The Difference Between Crowns, Onlays, And Inlays

    23 January 2020

    Do you have a tooth that needs some help maintaining its stability? If so, your dentist has a few options to fix it. It is likely that they will suggest you have a dental crown, onlay, or inlay placed on the tooth. While these dental procedures serve similar purposes, they are all very unique in what their purpose is. Here is what you should know about the differences between all three restorative dental procedures.

  • How To Avoid Menstruation Gingivitis

    22 January 2020

    Menstruation gingivitis is something that's only recently become understood by doctors and scientists, so if you haven't heard of it, it's not a big surprise. However, if you or someone you care about is menstruating regularly, you should know about this condition. Here's what you ought to know about it.  Understanding Menstruation Gingivitis Menstruation gingivitis is what it sounds like — it's gingivitis that tends to occur while a woman is menstruating.

  • Causes And Treatment For Diastema

    22 January 2020

    Diastema refers to an unnaturally large gap between two teeth. Below are some of the causes and treatments for the condition. Causes Here are some of the things that can cause diastema. Genetics A mismatch between your teeth and jawbone sizing can cause diastema. This happens if your teeth are other too small for your jawbone or if your jawbone is oversized. Your genetics determine your dental arrangement and sizing. This means you can inherit poor dental arrangement from your ancestors.