How to Use a Little-Known Method to Floss Your Teeth More Effectively

Posted on 21 June 2017

When you visit your dentist, he or she will tell you that it is equally as important to floss each day, as it is to brush your teeth. Yet the retail industry seems to forget this, as you will often see a dizzying array of tooth brushes and toothpaste on a shop shelf, but not a lot of options when it comes to flossing materials. As these are both vital to your oral health, why should you overlook this option, and what can you do to make it a little easier, if you struggle with technique? [Read More]

How to Figure out Why Your Dentures Are Giving You Some Grief at the Moment

Posted on 21 June 2017

While modern-day dentures are very well designed and take into account the latest technology in the industry, it's still not uncommon for some wearers to feel a certain amount of discomfort from time to time. If this is causing you some consternation at the moment, what can you do to put things right? Determining the Problem What situation do you find yourself in? There are usually three different reasons for denture discomfort. [Read More]

Check Up, Check Out: Three Extra Services at the Dentist

Posted on 20 June 2017

It's recommended that you visit the dentist for a general checkup once every six months.  During this appointment, the basic health of your teeth, gums and tongue are checked.  You'll have any necessary corrective procedures performed, and the dentist will let you know if there's an area of your dental care which could improve.  It's all standard stuff, and not particularly exciting, but that's not the only thing that goes on at a dental practice. [Read More]

When Whitening Doesn't Work: Why Whitening Didn't Work on Your Teeth and What to Try Instead

Posted on 20 June 2017

Most people who are unhappy with the colour of their teeth can choose from one of the many whitening options available in the dental industry today. Over the counter whitening kits, whitening strips and laser whitening are just some of the treatments available. It would seem that teeth-whitening is a simple matter for most people. That's probably why Americans spend over 1 billion dollars a year on whitening treatments. However, for a small minority, whitening treatments don't work, or at least they don't work as effectively as first expected. [Read More]

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Tooth Tips for Later Life

If you're looking for dental tips for seniors, you've come to the right place. I'm Marge, and I've started this blog to help other over-55s like myself keep their smiles looking great in their later years. The more years go by, the more I learn that taking care of your teeth gets more difficult as you age. From dry mouth to dark teeth to dentures, this blog is here to provide you with tips on how to deal with all the tooth issues seniors face. Whether you're already in your golden years or you're just looking to make sure your teeth are still healthy when you get there, I hope you'll enjoy my dental advice.

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