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The Java And Teeth: How To Indulge In Your Morning Coffee Without Staining Your Choppers
Coffee is an aromatic and delicious wake-up call every morning and can help energize your mind and body for the day ahead. But as great as coffee might be to help you drag yourself out of bed, it turns out that it's not too good for your teeth – a habit of coffee drinking can actually stain your enamel. So if you can't give up your morning joe, what are you to do?

2 Easy Ways To Make Dental Hygiene More Fun For Your Toddler
As soon as their first tooth starts to come in, your little one should be brushing their teeth on a daily basis. Getting your toddler to keep up with proper dental habits as they age can be a challenge because let's face it, brushing isn't a fun task in the eyes of most kids. But without healthy hygiene habits, your toddler may develop cavities, gum disease, or a host of other dental health problems as time goes on.

Three Little Habits That Aren't So Good For Your Baby's Teeth -- And Three More You Should Adopt!
From the day your baby's first tooth emerges, it is important to do all that you can to keep your little one's chompers healthy. Unfortunately, many parents unknowingly develop some bad habits when it comes to caring for their babies' teeth. Here's a look at three little habit to avoid, along with a few good habits that will improve your baby's dental health. Bad Habits: 1. Sharing food or utensils with your baby.

Answers To Your Questions About Dental Veneers
If your smile is less than perfect, you may be looking for an effective way to fix it. Dental veneers, which are thin sheaths of porcelain or composite materials that are fitted over the teeth, are one way to fix minor issues with your smile. The following answers to your questions can help you determine if they are the right treatment for you. Are veneers a good alternative to whitening?

Are You A Good Candidate For Veneers?
Having an attractive smile can be a simple way to boost your confidence. If you wish that your smile were more appealing, you may be considering a cosmetic dental procedure to help improve the appearance of your teeth. Veneers provide a simple solution for many alignment and discoloration problems. Here are three questions to ask yourself to help determine if veneers are an option to treat your cosmetic dental problems.

An Explanation Of The 3 Phases Of Tooth Decay
For all of the fear that surrounds it, the process of tooth decay remains widely misunderstood by many people. Yet education remains an important part of preventative health. If you would like to protect yourself by learning more about how tooth decay progresses, read on. This article will outline the three principal stages of dental decay. Demineralized Enamel Demineralization is the first stage in all instances of decay. It is characterized by the slow growth of whitish spots on the enamel of a tooth.

2 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
Dental staining can occur each time you eat a meal or drink a beverage. The dyes and natural pigments contained in the foods that you ingest can be absorbed by the pores of the teeth and cause yellowing. Still, you don't have to settle for discoloration. There are multiple ways to whiten your teeth. Here are a few of them: Natural Whitening If you prefer to whiten your teeth naturally, there are many natural substances that can be used to brighten your smile.

Haven't Been To The Dentist In Years? Here's How To Prepare For Your Appointment
If you haven't been to the dentist in a long time, you might be dealing with a lot of emotions. You could be afraid of the dentist and your upcoming appointment, which could be one reason why you haven't been in so long. You might be a bit embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, and you could be worried about the cost and what the dentist will find. All of these emotions are certainly understandable, but following these tips can help you prepare for your first appointment in a long time.

2 Options To Replace A Lost Tooth
There are multiple options to replace a lost tooth. Here are two of them: Dental Implants Implants are often used to replace missing teeth. Each implant, when topped by an abutment and crown, replaces virtually every aspect of a natural tooth. The implant screw is surgically placed inside the jawbone. An abutment is added to the screw to ensure that a crown can be properly connected. Once the crown is added, the natural tooth is fully replaced.

Tips For Taking Good Care Of Your Teeth To Avoid Problems
Brushing and flossing your teeth aren't always enough to keep your teeth in good condition and healthy. Sometimes, your teeth will have problems caused by genetics, lifestyle choices, medications, health conditions or injuries. If your teeth aren't as healthy as they should be then they are more at risk to other problems, such as discoloration, breakage, cavities, infection, and other problems. You should learn about different things you can do that will help prevent as many of these negative occurrences as possible so you can keep your teeth in the best shape possible.

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Kate's Fear of TMJ

When I was little, I was scared of dying from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD or TMJ. It's a condition where your jaw gets sore and stiff. I used to think that I would get it and not be able to eat and then I would slowly die from starvation. Now that I'm older, I know that TMJ is not life-threatening, but I still have no desire to get it! I wanted to talk about tips and tricks, and about oral health care in general since I've already done a lot of research. If you have questions, I hope you find them here! Thanks for stopping by.

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