Easy Tips for Healthy Gums

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Most people think that flossing comes after brushing, but according to the Website WebMD, flossing first has some advantages.“Flossing first helps make brushing your teeth more effective by removing food that gets trapped between teeth.” When you follow it up with brushing, you get cleaner teeth and that leads to … [Read more...]

Tips for Maintaining Your New Dental Work

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You are proud of your new smile--the even teeth, the sparkling white color, the way it makes you look. But is it hard to maintain? “Taking care of restored teeth is not difficult, but you may have to change a few habits,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix cosmetic dentistry office. “Motivating yourself to … [Read more...]

Why Does Your Dentist Take Your Blood Pressure?

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Blood pressure is an easy way to measure how healthy your heart and arteries are. “Because most people see their dentist at least twice a year, taking your blood pressure helps the dentist see the big picture of your health, “ says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix cosmetic dentistry office.  Is your blood pressure … [Read more...]

Five Things You Can Do To Help Your Dentist Help You

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1. Don’t be embarrassed. “Many people are embarrassed to tell the truth about brushing or flossing, so they say what they think the dentist wants to hear instead of what is happening,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix cosmetic dentist office. “We can tell what’s going on in your mouth, and we can help … [Read more...]

Dental Hygienists Are a Great Resource

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You probably don’t think much about the dental hygienist you see at your regular dental visits. You might even say, “Just skip the lecture and get the cleaning over with.” Everyone is in a hurry, but making use of your dental hygienist as an information resource is a smart move. Dental hygienists receive … [Read more...]

Tongue Piercings Cause Dental Problems

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They may be trendy, but having piercings in your tongue, lips, or cheek may cause more problems than the popular body modification is worth.  “Almost every teen wants to be unique and different,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix cosmetic dentistry office, “but parents shouldn’t go along with the idea … [Read more...]