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Tips for Brushing Teeth | Livermore Dentists

April 21, 2017

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Tips for Brushing Teeth

Pick the Correct Brush Selecting a toothbrush from the vast selection offered at your local supermarket can be an overwhelming task. How do you if the one you picked is the correct one to use? Is it too big? Too small? Too hard? Too soft? There are so many questions, and it’s not like there’s...

March 31, 2017

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Are Teeth Impervious to Seasonal Allergies?

Who would have thought that teeth could be affected by seasonal allergies? Well, the easy answer is that teeth are not impervious to seasonal allergies. Actually, it’s the body that reacts to allergies, which, in turn, impacts the teeth. For instance, seasonal allergies can cause sinus pressure, sore throat, and dry mouth which can all...

Chipped Cracked Tooth Problem | Livermore Dentists

March 3, 2017

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The Chipped/Cracked Tooth Problem

Teeth are impressively strong for being so small. However, their durability is not all-lasting, and teeth are still susceptible to damage because they can still chip, crack, and break in many ways. For instance, biting something hard, trauma to the mouth area, falling down, and even by not wearing a mouthpiece while playing some sports...

Protecting the Sweet Tooth | Livermore Dentists

February 13, 2017

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Protecting the Sweet Tooth

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and most people tend to indulge in chocolates, candy, and other kinds of sugary sweets. If you’re honest with yourself, you know that eating too much of this stuff can be bad for your teeth. More importantly, eating a lot of sugary foods and not taking care of...

Why Teeth Turn Yellow and the Solution | Livermore Dentists

February 3, 2017

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Why Teeth Turn Yellow and the Solution

We all love a beautifully bright smile. Unfortunately, the daily habits of some people prevent that smile from being as bright as it could be based on the foods they eat. Let’s back up for a moment and look at what makes our teeth white. A person’s tooth enamel begins developing as a baby. The...

January 19, 2017

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Factors for a Toothache

Aside from regular checkups, toothaches are one of the most common reasons for people to visit the dentist’s office. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, toothache is more relevant in today’s society than it has been in the past. In fact, nearly 25 percent of Americans will suffer from a toothache at...

Overcoming Dental Anxiety | Livermore Dentists

December 23, 2016

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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

According to the American Dental Association, in 2014, one in five people in America (21.3%) reported not visiting a dentist in the past few years, while five to eight percent of Americans simply avoid the dentist based on fear or anxiety (ada.org, 2016). In fact, anxiety and fear of the dentist is one of the...

The Importance of Dental Checkups | Livermore Dentists

December 13, 2016

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The Importance of Dental Checkups

Recent studies have indicated that only one in nine adults in the United States with Medicare also has dental insurance. The adults that do not have dental insurance may not have had a dental checkup in several years, and those with dental insurance could be delaying their dental checkup for unknown reasons. The Centers for...

Halloween Candy Good, Bad, and Ugly | Livermore Dentists

October 27, 2016

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Halloween Candy: The Good, The Bad, The Rotten

“Eating candy will rot your teeth!” How many times have you heard that as a kid? Well, if parents, dentists, hygienists, and doctors are all on the same page about candy, maybe it’s time for you to establish some good habits with your children. The truth behind candy rotting teeth is actually quite simple to...

October 7, 2016

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Dental Erosion

When most people are in their adolescence, they don’t typically think of how the food they’re eating is affecting their teeth. As people get older, their teeth naturally become more sensitive to hot and cold substances. However, certain foods can intensify that feeling tremendously. For instance, eating too many lemons can erode the enamel on...

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