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Can I Really Help My Smile By Drinking More Water?

If you want to do something good for your smile, your first instinct can be to reach for your toothbrush, or your floss. While a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine is important, this is not the only action you can take to protect your teeth from harmful problems like tooth decay and gum disease. […]

An Ultrasonic Scaling Can Help If You Have Gingivitis

When you brush and floss your teeth, you fight the buildup of bacteria on your teeth that can cause dental decay. You also remove harmful agents that threaten to infect your gum tissues and cause gingivitis. Unfortunately, even with consistent habits in place, many people will arrive at a routine dental exam with evidence of […]

Helpful Information For Fighting Tartar Buildup On Teeth

Why is it so important that you do a good job fighting the buildup of tartar deposits on your teeth? Tartar, unlike plaque, is not a substance you can take care of simply by brushing and flossing. If you want to make sure this substance is removed, you will need to visit your dentist’s office […]

Make Better Snacking Choices To Prevent Cavities

If you want to protect your teeth from cavities, brushing is certainly important but it is not the only action you can take to make sure your smile stays healthy. Brushing and flossing are both meaningful, but you should also pay attention to what you are eating or drinking, even between meals. Your choices throughout […]

Simple Tips To Help Improve Your Oral Hygiene Routine

How can you make sure you only hear good news at your next routine dental exam? If you have been embarrassed by recent cavity troubles, or if you just want to make sure your smile is healthy when you visit our Shrewsbury, MA dentist’s office, it can be beneficial to think about your approach to […]

Flossing Regularly Helps Keep Teeth And Gums Healthy

If you want to put up an effective fight against gum disease and tooth decay, there are several actions you should take. Brushing your teeth thoroughly will help you keep bacteria and food debris off your teeth. When you pay attention to your diet and restrict your intake of sugars and starches, you can deprive […]

Skipping Your Regular Checkups Can Raise Your Cavity Risk

If you are out of the habit of attending regular dental exams, your cavity risk can be higher than you realize thanks to tartar buildup. Tartar is something you can prevent with smart oral care, but at-home care is not effective against existing accumulations of this substance. When this harmful substance is given more time […]

3 Mistakes People Often Make When They Brush

Is it possible for someone who brushes twice a day to develop a cavity? Unfortunately, it is – in some cases, poor diets make it difficult for people to keep their enamel safe from decay, but in other cases people develop problems because their brushing routine is not as effective as it should be. You […]

Professional Dental Cleanings Remove Tartar Buildup

Are you doing a good job protecting your teeth from cavities and gum disease? When you brush and floss, you remove harmful agents that put you at risk for oral health trouble, and keep your smile safe against threats that require restorative dental work. A good daily oral care routine protects you against plaque buildup, […]

Have You Fallen Out Of The Habit Of Good Daily Dental Care?

You have a firm understanding of why good oral hygiene is important, and you have a sense of what you should be doing to take effective care of your teeth and gums each day. Unfortunately, many people who recognize the importance of good dental care fall short of what they should be doing, as they […]