Dental decay occurs as acids within your oral cavity dissolve the minerals that comprise your tooth enamel. As the minerals are leached from the teeth, holes or cavities form.
Nevertheless, avoiding tooth decay may be easier than you think. Good oral hygiene that includes regular brushing and flossing is imperative. However, there are additional measures that you can take to keep your teeth free of cavities. Here are a few of them.
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If you have dental appliances, then you already know how expensive they are to have manufactured and installed. Knowing how to properly care for and protect them is vital to avoid any additional bills at the prosthodontist's office. To this end, here are some prosthodontist-approved tips for avoiding unnecessary damage or failures of your dental appliances.
Prosthodontic Tip: Create a Dental Health Routine and Stick to It
Since your teeth already have issues with decay, it is very important you create a dental health routine and then stick to it—every single day.
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Tooth whitening products like whitening strips and gels can quickly and effectively whiten your teeth and make your whole smile look brighter. Many people consider wearing their whitening products than longer than it's recommended to, as they think that they can stretch their dollar or get results faster that way. If you're wondering if you can too, keep reading to find out the answer.
The Problem
Whitening products - regardless of the variety - typically include strict directions on how long, at maximum, you can use their products per usage.
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When your dentist takes impressions or measurements of your mouth to ensure that your dental bridges will be made properly, it does not necessarily mean that you will not need to have them remade in the future. Certain health conditions can cause changes in the shape of your mouth and jaw.
The normal aging process can also cause the size and shape of your mouth to change as well. This can cause ill-fitting dental bridges, which can raise your risk of developing friction sores inside your mouth.
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In 2016, 12.7 percent of U.S. households were considered, by federal standards, to be impoverished. Since the impoverished often cannot afford the Affordable Care Act health coverage, and the dental plan offered only in some states with Medicaid is inadequate at best, most of the impoverished have no decent dental care or access to dental clinics that cover more than just the basics. If you are at, or just slightly above the federal poverty guidelines, you likely struggle with more than just oral healthcare problems.
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