The Center for Advanced Dentistry Blog

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and there is no better time of the year to brush up—no pun intended—on your dental hygiene skills, tips and tricks. If you want a healthy, happy smile, consider the following tips that will keep your smile bright and healthy all year long.

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It’s no secret that dentists don’t love the sugary part of Halloween—but with all of the damage that typical candy can do to your children’s teeth, who can blame them? Thankfully, you don’t have to let Halloween scare your dentist the next time your child comes in for a check-up! The following are some tips and tricks that will help your kids enjoy a Halloween treat while still keeping your dentist happy.

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It’s very important to take care of your health when you are pregnant in order to reduce the risk of complications and to help ensure a healthy development for your growing baby. One of the most overlooked elements of pregnancy health is your teeth: it is even more important to practice great dental health when you’re pregnant due to the potential for developing problems with your teeth as your pregnancy continues. The following guide will help you learn how to protect your teeth during pregnancy.

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Taking care of your oral health is just as important as eating a nutritional diet and getting regular exercise. Proper oral hygiene can help prevent infections, gum disease and a host of other problems that will leave you worse for wear. If you want to start improving your oral health, consider the following 5 steps you need to take in order to improve your oral health today.

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You naturally want to look your best on your wedding day—from your hair to your clothing all the way down to a perfect smile that will shine brightly and beautifully in all your wedding photos. If you want to take the extra steps to perfect your smile before your upcoming wedding, you’re in luck—there are many ways you can make sure that your smile is looking its best on your big day. The following are the top 5 ways to perfect your smile before your wedding.
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The average person consumes anywhere from 3 to 5 times the maximum amount of sugar that health experts recommend per day—and it’s disastrous for their health. Sugar is one of the leading causes behind a host of rising health problems in the modern world, and yet it seems like we can’t escape the sticky, sweet sugar that is found in everything from candy to processed foods. If you want to know how much damage all that sugar is doing to your body, read on to find out the most significant negative impacts that consuming even just a few teaspoons of sugar a day will have on your health.

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Tooth sensitivity is a problem that plagues many people. However, few people know exactly what tooth sensitivity is—and what causes them to experience sensitive teeth. If you are currently experiencing tooth sensitivity, take a look at the following guide to understanding why your teeth are sensitive, what caused it, and the next steps you need to take.

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Going to the dentist is not exactly the average person’s favorite past time. No one likes being poked and prodded, but going to the dentist is vital for your health. Here are 10 reasons why people don’t think they need to see a dentist, and why those reasons aren’t really valid. (more…)

It is unfortunate, but many dental practices around the country do not feel the need to replace silver fillings with tooth-colored alternatives. The fact is silver (amalgam) fillings are more likely to cause harm to natural tooth structure compared to composite resin, the material that our practice uses to fill damaged teeth.

The Center for Advanced Dentistry does not use metal fillings or traditional fillings of any kind for several reasons. To learn why silver fillings have more potential to cause harm, keep reading this post from a mercury-free dentist!

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This month is National Dental Hygiene month and although most of you know how to take care of your teeth, we want to offer a few reminders so you can avoid dental disease or bad breath.

1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day- Using your favorite toothpaste, you should carefully brush your teeth in the morning and before bed.  Traditionally, dentists have said to sing the Happy Birthday song in your head twice to know you have brushed
   long enough.  We have tested this theory and have found that the “In Your Feelings” chorus works just as well (dancing is optional).  Brush slowly in circular motions covering all surfaces of your teeth.
2. Floss Daily- This is a tough one for most people. We love the look on your faces when we ask if you floss daily and you tell us “no”. Forty percent of plaque cannot be reached with a toothbrush.  Getting down in between each tooth can
   remove up to 80% of the plaque growing there.  It only takes a minute and can save you so much pain or discomfort later on.
3. Limit your sugar intake- Foods high in sugar can cause cavities or cause your teeth to decay if eaten frequently. Swap some of those sugary treats and drinks for foods rich in calcium to protect your smile.
4. Come see us- Regular visits to the dentist are a very important step in dental hygiene. We recommend visiting us twice a year so that we can detect any issues in their early stages. Cavities, gum disease, or even oral cancer often do not cause pain
   or discomfort until they are in an advanced stage.  That makes early detection extremely important.

Following these four simple steps can protect your teeth and help ensure that they are as strong and healthy as you are.

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