Spring Bloom, Mouth Doom: The Oral Allergy Connection

The Lidocaine Gel Dilemma: Toothache Relief or Risky Delay?

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Tooth pain is excruciating. It disrupts sleep. It makes eating a challenge. It generally impacts your quality of life. People naturally seek quick relief. You might have come across lidocaine gel as a potential option. What is Lidocaine Gel? Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It numbs nerve endings in a specific area. It’s commonly used … Read more

The Tiny Tenants: Unpacking What Causes Oral Bacteria

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You probably know that your mouth is home to one of the largest populations of bacteria in your body. While they’re an independent bunch, you can dramatically influence their effect on your health. It starts with understanding how the key bacterial players operate and your role in altering their destructive tendencies.

The Ice Chewing Dilemma: A Chilling Habit with Serious Consequences for Your Smile

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Your teeth and the surrounding jaw muscles present a powerhouse capable of crushing even the hardest foods to pieces. But sometimes we use our teeth in ways that push them to the limit and lead to unnecessary problems and treatment. Learn about one habit that may accelerate the breakdown of your teeth and how to read the symptoms your teeth share with you.

Unveiling Oral Malodor: A Comprehensive Look at Bad Breath

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When you wake up in the morning, no one expects your breath to smell very good. With a few good hygiene habits, your breath is usually ready for the day. But if you’re struggling with bad breath, or you suspect it might be a problem, we have a few tips to kick this social issue to the curb. Learn more here about the real causes and how to keep your breath fresh every day.

Keeping Your Teeth for a Lifetime: Prevention and Care

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When you consider what teeth go through, it’s amazing how well they hold up. In a warm, moist environment they undergo a barrage of forces. Bacterial toxins wash over them while acidic foods and drinks flood their mineralized surface. So should teeth wear out and eventually be removed? Or can you expect them to last a lifetime? Learn more about how you can put yourself on the right side of dental health HERE!

Smile Saboteurs: 5 Habits to Break Now

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Unhealthy habits often seem benign, producing nearly undetectable changes to our bodies for a long time. But a little bit of damage leads to a little bit more, and the impact often shows after irreversible problems develop. As the hardest substance in your body, teeth can handle a lot of wear and tear.

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