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Cavities, Bad Breath and Other Embarrassing Topics

Bad breath can ruin a first date, embarrass you in front of your friends, or have other unwanted consequences, and although everybody suffers from bad breath, no one seems to want to talk about it. Cavities often seem to be in the same category. Hi! My name is Josie, and I have struggled with cavities and bad breath in the past. I've even had unsightly ulcers between my gums and teeth. Sure, it's gross and a bit embarrassing to talk about, but there's no reason to be embarrassed. I think the internet is a fabulous place in that it lets us learn and talk about things that can be embarrassing to deal with in real life. That feeling lead me to create this blog. In this blog, I am going to offer information on cavities, bad breath and other "embarrassing" topics. I hope you learn a lot along the way!

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Tooth Positioning Technology Explained

Posted on February 23, 2017

Orthodontics, the specialist area of dentistry that deals with the position of teeth in the mouth, is constantly innovating, and there are many new techniques which have been developed to help with repositioning teeth. Orthodontic treatments, including rudimentary methods such as using materials like catgut in the mouth, have a long history which goes back as far as Ancient Greece. These days, however, many of the latest devices are highly-engineered and custom made products that are tailored to the individual mouth. [Read More]

Five Tips for Finding the Best Local Dentist for Your Family

Posted on February 23, 2017

Most cities have a wide range of dentists to choose from, which means it can be difficult to decide which one is likely to be best for your family. Should you simply choose the one that is closest to your home or workplace or carefully check out every dental office in the city before deciding which one to select? Here are five tips that can help you narrow down your search. [Read More]

Brace Yourself! Habits to Avoid When Getting Your Teeth Straightened

Posted on December 19, 2016

You will make a significant investment in time and effort, together with associated costs, if you decide to get your teeth professionally straightened. It stands to reason that you should break yourself from some of those bad habits that will likely get in the way. You don't want to be wearing braces for longer than you have to, and you want to see results quickly. What do you need to curtail? [Read More]

Think Your Teeth Are Too Small? Here Are Some Easy Solutions with Big Results

Posted on December 7, 2016

Do you ever worry that your smile is not as big as it could be? This has nothing to do with how enthusiastically you smile, and it might be that you feel your teeth are simply too small. This does not have to be a permanent issue, and there are three key dental procedures that can solve the problem. Gum Removal It's not as though your dentist is going to get rid of your gums, but the shape of your gumline can be contoured by your dentist, meaning your dentist can effectively remove a small section of the gums. [Read More]