Dupont Family Dentistry Blog

What is Gingivitis?

June 28, 2016

Filed under: Dental Diseases — pts @ 6:16 pm

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums (gingiva), which typically result from an accumulation of films of bacteria on the teeth. However, if not properly treated, gingivitis can advance to a more severe condition known as periodontitis that can eventually lead to teeth loss.

Gingivitis is characterized by change in color of the gums from pink to red, swollen gums, and bleeding after brushing teeth. Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the best solutions to Gingivitis. Ensuring proper and regular brushing using antiseptic mouthwash along with flossing have been found to be of great help in handling gingivitis.

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Choosing the Right Type of Toothpaste for your Teeth

June 16, 2016

Filed under: Dental Cleaning,Dental Hygiene — pts @ 11:17 pm

Why Is It So Important to Choose the Right Type of Toothpaste?

Most toothpastes will have some ingredients in common. For example, most toothpastes will have some sort of mild abrasive such as calcium carbonate, phosphate salts, and silicates as way of scrubbing away the bits and pieces clinging to the surface of the teeth without actually doing damage to the underlying material. However, it is important to note that different toothpastes will have some differences as well, meaning that they do different things better than the rest. As a result, if you want the best results for your teeth when you brush them, you want to make sure that you have chosen the right type of toothpaste for you.

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What is the difference between Teeth Bleaching & Whitening?

June 7, 2016

Filed under: Procedures — pts @ 10:33 pm

Many people are interested in teeth whitening. Having a bright and shiny sparkling smile is something that a lot of people prize very highly. The people who are interested in less tooth coloration are going to want to look at their options in order to decide whether whitening is better than bleaching, or even if there is a difference between the two. Bleaching and whitening are indeed different, and people who are considering both of them should evaluate the positives and negatives associated with both options.

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Teeth Whitening Myths

May 19, 2016

Filed under: Procedures — pts @ 10:15 pm

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Whenever you smile for a selfie with your friends, do you ever see less than pearly white teeth? If the answer is yes, then you have probably thought of teeth whitening. However, most people are put off by the numerous different prices, options, and the possible side effects. Many people get nervous about teeth whitening because of the many misconceptions that can lead them in the wrong direction.

Here are some of the myths associated with teeth whitening and the truth about them.

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Oral Tips For Children

April 20, 2016

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — pts @ 5:43 pm

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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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How To Relieve Your Baby’s Teething Discomfort

April 11, 2016

Filed under: Kids Dental — pts @ 4:28 pm

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When a baby is teething, and he/she is uncomfortable, you will definitely know. For some babies, teething is unfortunately not the best experience. However, you are not helpless. There are some tips to help your baby through this process.

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Do You Know Why Plaque Causes Gums To Bleed?

April 6, 2016

Filed under: Dental Diseases — pts @ 2:26 pm

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Bacteria, which is also known as plaque is one of the major irritants that cause gums to bleed. The reason why plaque makes the gum area bleed is because they become raw and painful, and very sensitive.

The state of plaque is sticky and nearly invisible. It continuously forms in the mouth and can make teeth and the tongue feel fuzzy.

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Candy Is A Tooth’s Nightmare!

March 29, 2016

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — pts @ 6:21 pm

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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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What Exactly Is Gingivitis?

March 28, 2016

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — pts @ 3:35 pm

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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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Facts About Your Mouth

March 22, 2016

Filed under: Dental Hygiene — pts @ 5:25 pm

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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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