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How to Floss Your Teeth Properly
Flossing your teeth might seem like a hassle. Why should you floss if you brush your teeth twice a day? Well, there are many good reasons why you should floss. First and foremost, if you don’t, you are more susceptible to getting gingivitis. That means your gums would...
4 Reasons You Need to Brush Twice-A-Day, Everyday
Brushing our teeth twice a day is something that we grew up with. We were always told that if we didn’t brush twice a day, every day, that we would be in big trouble. Some were told that it would lead to all their teeth falling out while others were told that it would...
5 Ways to Reduce Dentist-Appointment Anxiety
For most people, going to the dentist is not a particularly enjoyable activity. While it is doubtful that going to the dentist is anyone’s favorite thing to do, many people can do it with little issue. However, for others, it can be downright terrifying. If you find...
How Your Diet Can Give You a Healthier Smile
When many people think of ways to improve their smile, they usually consider brushing more or teeth whitening. What they are eating hardly ever crosses their minds. However, your diet plays a pivotal role in the health of your teeth as well. If you want to have the...
Fun Ways to Encourage Good Dental Health in Children
For most kids, their idea of a good time does not include anything related to brushing teeth or flossing. Many of them find these tasks tedious, boring, or uncomfortable. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to have fun while maintaining a beautifully...
What You Can Do About Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can be difficult to determine a cause for since there are a variety of main causes. Some of the causes are very concerning such as gum disease while others are as simple as poor oral hygiene. A few main causes range from gum diseases, gingivitis, and a...
3 Easy Changes to Make Your Teeth Whiter
There is no better feeling than getting complimented on your teeth and showing off your pearly whites. But there are a few steps to make sure your pearly whites stay white. First, it is important to understand why teeth are various shades and what impacts them. The...
Dental Implants v. Dentures – Things to Consider
As people age, it is common to experience tooth decay and require replacement in the form of dentures or dental implants. However, what people don’t realise is that adults between 35-45 years of age are now experiencing higher rates of decay, oral trauma, poor gum...
How Your Dentist Can Help with Jaw Pain
Jaw pain is an annoyance that can interfere with your daily life by making talking and chewing difficult. Depending on the extent of your pain, even concentrating can become a demanding task. TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorder) is the most common cause of jaw pain....
4 Tips for Reversing Gum Disease
Healthy gums don’t just keep your breath smelling fresh – they’re important to your overall health. Gum disease has been linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Because of the vital role your gums play in your oral and overall health, gum...
Why It’s Recommended That You Floss Every Day
Our team of dentists at Hamptons Dental will tell you that you should brush at least twice a day, and floss at least once. Many of us take the “brush twice a day” advice to heart, and commit to making that a part of our daily routine. But the flossing part seems to...
Charcoal Toothpaste Products: Are They Effective?
Charcoal is not only for your summer barbecue cookout anymore. It has become increasingly popular as a dental health care trend among beauty influencers who swear by its teeth whitening effects. In fact, this method has been used throughout history, including the...
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