Most people turn to mouthwash whenever their breath requires a boost, it’s useful and convenient. Some use it to eliminate germs, some for medicinal purposes, while others simply for whitening teeth, or most commonly refreshing their breath. However, with numerous types of mouthwash available in the market today, there has been misunderstanding and confusion of whether to use the product or not. It’s important to note that while daily brushing and flossing are needed for the daily oral routine, adding mouthwash to the routine can be a big plus.

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Tooth decay may be the primary cause of toothaches. However, there are other causes of aches that may be found by thorough oral examination. For instance, an infection such as gum disease may be the cause of toothaches. This article will examine some common causes of toothaches.

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Many people are understandably reluctant to see the dentist. Dental visits can be expensive even to the people who have health insurance, and dental visits can be uncomfortable even for the people who see skilled dentists. However, going to the dentist on a regular basis can help people prevent a wide range of different health problems in the short-term and the long-term. The warning signs that people might be able to spot could stop them from developing truly serious and expensive problems down the line.
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Having good oral hygiene should begin even before infants have teeth! Teaching your child good oral hygiene will set your child up for a life of healthy teeth.
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Our love for candy is strong, but unfortunately it is terrible for teeth. Satisfying a sweet tooth is as easy as opening a candy wrapper and taking a bite – yes, it’s literally that easy. But before you go in to satisfy your candy craving, please realize that these sugary treats are really bad for your teeth.

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We hear about gingivitis all the time, and how bad it is; but do you know what it is exactly? Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums (gingiva). This gum disease occurs when a person has poor dental hygiene, which results in red swollen gums that bleed easily when teeth are brushed or flossed.

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Are you up on your oral health? There are so many different parts to your mouth, so keeping it clean should be priority! Your teeth, gums and tongue need to be kept up on a daily basis, or else you can risk decay or infection.

Devoted Family Dental has put together some facts about your mouth. Are you ready to read them?!

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Having white teeth is something that we all dream about. While there’s many different ways to whiten your teeth, some of us would rather do it naturally.

Devoted Family Dental has tips on how you can naturally keep your teeth sparkling:

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At Devoted Family Dental, we love to share educational information about teeth, but we also like to have fun! We want all of patients to feel comfortable, and there’s no better way to do it than with some teeth humor.

We grabbed the best teeth memes we could find. Take a look – we promise you’ll have a good laugh.

Dating Teeth

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