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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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Why You Shouldn't Use Your Whitening Trays as Retainers

Posted on August 28, 2017

If your retainer has become too worn to work as effectively as it should, or you have misplaced it, you may be wondering if your whitening trays could perhaps do the same job. The truth is that even if used on a temporary basis, a whitening tray would serve as a poor substitute for your orthodontic retainer. Though whitening trays might look similar in form, that's about as far as the similarities go. [Read More]

In Fear of Veneers: Why Having Porcelain Veneers Fitted Rarely Hurts

Posted on August 16, 2017

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you should know that there are many cosmetic dental treatments that can improve the quality of your smile. Porcelain veneers are one such option. Teeth that are badly stained, chipped, broken or misaligned can be covered with porcelain veneers to give you a much-improved smile. However, if you fear the pain that might be involved, you first need some reassurance. There Is Little to no Pain for Standard Cases [Read More]

How Can a Dentist Fix an Unsightly Chipped Tooth?

Posted on July 29, 2017

A chipped tooth sounds like cause for serious concern, but it isn't always that much of a problem. Depending on how much of the tooth is left unharmed and how sharp the damaged part it, it can sometimes be left alone without causing any other dental issues. If you have a chipped front tooth and have been given the all-clear by a dentist, however, you might not be happy. Despite the tooth being considered healthy, you may be upset by the way it looks, leaving you with low confidence and making you want to hide your smile. [Read More]

Tooth Positioning Technology Explained

Posted on February 23, 2017

Orthodontics, the specialist area of dentistry that deals with the position of teeth in the mouth, is constantly innovating, and there are many new techniques which have been developed to help with repositioning teeth. Orthodontic treatments, including rudimentary methods such as using materials like catgut in the mouth, have a long history which goes back as far as Ancient Greece. These days, however, many of the latest devices are highly-engineered and custom made products that are tailored to the individual mouth. [Read More]