While dental care isn’t often at the top of our resolutions for the New Year, it’s not too late to add having the healthy and happy smile you’ve always dreamed of to the list. Over time, it’s easy to neglect your teeth, but your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. [...]

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Now is the perfect time to get your teeth and smile ready for the New Year!
With all the hustle and bustle that comes around this time of year, it’s a great opportunity to take a moment and spend some time on yourself. There’s no better way to do that than by having a checkup with [...]

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In Los Angeles, it can be hard finding a dentist you can trust at a facility with top of the line technology and equipment. At Bedford Dental group in Beverly Hills, your search is over. Our team of highly experienced cosmetic dentists offer an array of dental services such as Invisalign, full mouth reconstruction, root [...]

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Years ago, if your tooth had a diseased nerve, you would probably end up losing that tooth. Fortunately today, it is possible to save a tooth with nerve damage by having root canal therapy. Inside every tooth is the pulp which runs down to the root like a thread. The pulp tissue can die if [...]

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Having proper oral hygiene is the first step (if not the most important) in having healthy teeth and gums. You should brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste or whatever is recommended by your dentist. It is important to replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or whenever you notice that the [...]

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All forms of tobacco use are dangerous for your oral health. This includes smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus packets, and cigars. Quitting these bad habits is very important and you should not let them control your life. They put your health in danger and can lead to numerous health problems including cancer of the mouth [...]

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Accidents and injuries to your teeth and/or gums can occur when you least expect it. Damage can occur to your teeth, gums, cheek, tongue, and lips. Although they are unpredictable, many injuries are avoidable.
If you are going to be playing sports or participating in recreational activities, wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth and gums [...]

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Your teeth and gum’s health rely largely on your diet and what you choose to put inside of your mouth and in your body. Today, there is a record amount of consumption of unhealthy foods, loads of sugary drinks and snacks, and non-nutritious foods that really take a toll on your oral health.
Proper diet and [...]

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Many people chew gum simply for the taste, flavor, or to cover up bad breath. Well, for whatever reason you chew gum, keep it up.  Chewing sugarless gum after every meal stimulates salivary flow which clears food from the mouth and neutralizes plaque acid. By chewing gum, you increase the production of saliva by 10 [...]

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Tooth decay for toddlers and young children is possible as soon as their first tooth grows in. This can also be referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. In some cases, infants and toddlers have had very severe decay which has required dental extractions or restorations. Fortunately, childhood tooth decay is completely preventable.
When your child’s [...]

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