If you smoke and have dental work, your dentist may recommend you stop smoking while your mouth is trying to heal. That gives you an indication that smoking is harmful to your dental health and can interfere with healing. Here's a look at the ways smoking cigarettes can harm your teeth and gums.
Smoking Causes Bad Breath And Yellow Teeth
If you're embarrassed by your constant bad breath and stained teeth, that might motivate you to quit smoking.
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If you have kids, you may understand the challenges of getting them to brush their teeth. Even if they do brush their teeth willingly, they may not brush long enough or thoroughly enough. As your kids grow up, it becomes harder to monitor this essential daily task, and that is one of the reasons you should make sure your children get dental sealants. Here is an explanation of this reason and others to help you know how important sealants are for your child's teeth.
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As the parent of teenagers, you may have a lot on your mind. You're probably thinking about your children's futures. Well, dental health is a large part of their futures. Unfortunately, they might be making mistakes that can negatively impact their dental health. Be on the lookout for the mistakes that are especially common with adolescents.
Failing to Wear a Retainer
Some teenagers don't like to wear their retainers. It might not feel comfortable while they're trying to sleep.
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Your family dentist looks after the oral health of each family member. The youngest members of your family also benefit from dental care as well. You likely take your baby to multiple appointments with the pediatrician to track their physical development and health. Their dental health is also important. Your family dentist will be able to share important information to keep your baby's oral health on the right track as they grow.
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Many people find white spots on the teeth unattractive. Below are some of the causes and solutions of these white spots.
Causes
Here are the common causes of white spots on the teeth.
Fluorosis
Fluorosis is a cosmetic dental problem that arises due to overexposure to fluoride. The fluoride causes some parts of the enamel to be whiter than other parts. Fluorosis typically arises around the time a child's permanent teeth develop.
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