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Cavities, Bad Breath and Other Embarrassing Topics

Bad breath can ruin a first date, embarrass you in front of your friends, or have other unwanted consequences, and although everybody suffers from bad breath, no one seems to want to talk about it. Cavities often seem to be in the same category. Hi! My name is Josie, and I have struggled with cavities and bad breath in the past. I've even had unsightly ulcers between my gums and teeth. Sure, it's gross and a bit embarrassing to talk about, but there's no reason to be embarrassed. I think the internet is a fabulous place in that it lets us learn and talk about things that can be embarrassing to deal with in real life. That feeling lead me to create this blog. In this blog, I am going to offer information on cavities, bad breath and other "embarrassing" topics. I hope you learn a lot along the way!

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Think Your Teeth Are Too Small? Here Are Some Easy Solutions with Big Results

Posted on December 7, 2016

Do you ever worry that your smile is not as big as it could be? This has nothing to do with how enthusiastically you smile, and it might be that you feel your teeth are simply too small. This does not have to be a permanent issue, and there are three key dental procedures that can solve the problem. Gum Removal It's not as though your dentist is going to get rid of your gums, but the shape of your gumline can be contoured by your dentist, meaning your dentist can effectively remove a small section of the gums. [Read More]

Is Tooth Whitening a Good Solution for Teenagers?

Posted on November 29, 2016

Teenagers will often obsess about their appearance. They live in an environment where fellow teens and their peers can be very critical and feelings can be hurt quite easily. These teenagers can also be recalcitrant when it comes to discussing any of these obsessions with their parents. Sometimes the teen is not happy about the appearance of their smile. As a parent, what do you need to be looking out for and what solutions are available? [Read More]

New Dentures and Swollen Gums: How Vitamin E Can Help!

Posted on November 11, 2016

If your new dentures are rubbing against your gums and causing them to swell, you may be seeking a home remedy to relieve the pain. Vitamin E might be the solution for you. Treating any inflammation of your gums will help to make wearing your new dentures more comfortable and will also reduce the chance that you will develop an infection or gum disease. Below is a guide to the benefits of vitamin E and how you should apply it to your gums. [Read More]

Why Tooth Reshaping Might be Right for You

Posted on October 20, 2016

Tooth reshaping, often called tooth contouring, involves both sanding down tooth surfaces and when necessary, adding filler to shape your teeth exactly the way you want them. This allows you to create the perfect smile. However, there are other benefits of reshaping besides the obvious cosmetic improvements. Below is a brief guide to these benefits. Quick and easy  Unlike other cosmetic dentistry such as dental implants and braces which can sometimes take months to have the desired effect, contouring is very quick. [Read More]