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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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4 Important Reasons to Follow a Set Toothbrushing Routine

Posted on December 17, 2018

Everyone should already know the importance of brushing their teeth – doing so prevents everything from bad breath to tooth decay, which is why it's considered the most important part of your oral health care routine. However, many people brush their teeth a different way each day. Instead, it's actually beneficial to keep to a set toothbrushing routine where your brush follows the same path each time; for example, you might go upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right. [Read More]

Two tips for those who are about to get braces fitted

Posted on October 3, 2018

If you are about to have braces fitted, you might want to keep the following two tips in mind. Take a break from high-impact sports whilst you are undergoing this dental treatment If you play a sport that is considered to be 'high-impact' (i.e. one which often results in participants coming into contact with each other in a forceful manner), it would be best to take a break from this activity whilst you are receiving orthodontic treatment. [Read More]

Sleeping with Your Dentures: Why Would You Do It, and What's the Harm?

Posted on September 9, 2018

Occasionally dozing off with your dentures still in your mouth is unlikely to cause any major issues in terms of your dental health. It can be a different matter when you deliberately leave your dentures in each night when you sleep. But what's the harm? There are some key reasons why you might prefer to sleep with your dentures in your mouth, but there are also some key reasons as to why it's a bad idea. [Read More]

Managing Dental Anxiety: How to Choose the Best Appointment Times

Posted on August 13, 2018

If you suffer from dental anxiety, then you may be looking for ways to make your appointments less stressful. Sometimes, just waiting to see your dentist in a surgery full of people can make you more anxious. You can reduce your stress here by thinking about the times when you schedule your appointments. When are the best times to have a dentist checkup? Get the First Appointment of the Day [Read More]