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A Healthy Soft Food Meal Plan After Getting New Braces
For many people, new braces can make it hard to smile, breathe, and even eat. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of soft foods you can eat to avoid going hungry while you suffer from braces pain. Follow this basic meal plan to get through this difficult healing process. Breakfast Start by making a healthy helping of soft breakfast oats. You can use either quick oats or slow-cook oats: it doesn't matter much.
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2 Ways Braces Can Provide Dental Correction For A Painful Overbite
An overbite happens when upper teeth protrude further than the lower teeth. This noticeable overbite can make you self-conscious about your smile. The misalignment can also cause you a deal of discomfort and pain from the way your jaw has to shift in order to chew or close your mouth comfortably. Having a dentist correct the overbite can ease that pain. The treatment method will depend on the cause of your overbite.
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The Link Between Diabetes And Your Dental Health
Many people know that cases of diabetes have increased tremendously over the last few years. What many people do not realize is that there exists a link between diabetes and your dental health. Diabetes affects the blood glucose levels in your body, which then reduces the chances that your body can fight off the bacteria in your mouth. This ultimately leads to gum disease. People who have diabetes need to have more frequent cleanings at their local dentist in order to compensate for what their body is failing to do naturally.
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How To Know If You Need A Dentist Appointment For A Possible Infection
Sure, you might already see the dentist twice a year for your regular check ups and cleanings. You might think that this is enough for the dentist to spot any potential problems with your teeth. However, the fact is that a lot can happen in the short amount of time that you have between dental visits, such as infections. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you are well-versed in the signs and symptoms of infections.
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Bacteria On The Loose: Are You Helping Germs Destroy Your Teeth?
Dentists now know that tooth decay is caused by harmful bacteria that enter teeth after the acid in plaque has worn away small holes in the enamel. Of course, brushing and flossing regularly will keep this process at bay. But you could be inadvertently adding more harmful bacteria to your mouth with some habits you don't normally associate with tooth decay. Here are some habits to avoid: Don't drink from the cup of decay.
About Me
I have never liked my teeth. I had a lot of dental problems, including deep staining and oddly shaped teeth. Every tooth did not have the same shape, and some were rounded while others were more square. Not surprisingly, I never smiled in pictures and not even much in real life. This left people thinking I was mean before they even met me. My dentist told me my best bet to improve the look of my smile was a set of porcelain dental veneers. He said they could make all my teeth white and the same shape. I said I wanted them without any hesitation, and we scheduled my procedures. I love my new teeth, and they really did change my life. I created this blog to help other people living with teeth they don't like realize that they do have options that can improve their smiles and their lives.