Thanks to things like coffee, tea, and tobacco, it can be tough to maintain a glimmering smile between dental cleanings and whitening treatments. Daily brushing and flossing helps keep your teeth healthy, but may not keep them as white as you’d like. Believe it or not, strawberries are a secret weapon you can use to maintain the bright smile you want between dentist visits. This is because strawberries are full of astringents that work to lift surface stains, and they also contain lots of vitamin C which clears plaque away and naturally whitens teeth.…
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If you dream of getting porcelain veneers placed on your front teeth, but your tooth enamel is too weak to support them, take steps to strengthen your enamel now. Although porcelain veneers are excellent cosmetic treatments, they may not always be right for anyone who has exceptionally weak or thin tooth enamel. Veneer placement requires a dentist to remove some of your tooth enamel during the treatment. Because your enamel is already thin, a dentist may suggest that you wait until you strengthen your enamel before getting veneers.…
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Root canals require a bit more post-procedure care than other dental work because the root of the tooth is exposed during the procedure. This increases the chance of an infection deep in the jaw. While many people report that root canals are no more painful than fillings, healing can take longer because the procedure is more invasive. Here are some things you can do to help heal faster after a root canal.…
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