TweetYour 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 [...]

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TweetMany 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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TweetTooth 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 [...]

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TweetMany times, people may experience headaches and migraines and have no idea that it is caused by jaw or dental problems. Abscesses, infections, and problems with the jaw joint, the temporo-mandibular joint, can lead to headaches, migraines, and just general pain around its location or around the ears and side of your head. A tooth [...]

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TweetSome toothaches are acute and can cause sudden pain while others can be more gradual, with the pain increasing over time. Some eventually subside on their own, depending on their cause,  but can still be very bothersome. A toothache could also be a sign of tooth decay or another dental condition and should be checked [...]

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TweetChoosing the right dentist can be harder than you think. There are many things you must consider when comparing dentists and dental offices. The dentist with the cheapest service or flashiest advertisement isn’t going to be the best option for you and your teeth. There are several signs to look for when reviewing a potential [...]

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TweetAt Bedford Dental Group, we know it’s hard to find a dentist you can trust. Many people develop anxiety when they think about a dentist trip, so finding a trustworthy dentist can be very important. When you’re comfortable with your dentist and the office’s staff, the anxiety will subside and you can have a pleasant [...]

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TweetWith so many toothpastes available, it’s hard to decide which one to buy. Many companies have over 50 kinds of pastes while some only make one or two. This doesn’t make choosing a toothpaste any easier because of all the options. So which kind of toothpaste is right for your teeth? Fluoride Toothpaste – Many [...]

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TweetMany dentists agree that flossing is more important than brushing your teeth. Flossing allows you to reach the parts of your teeth that a regular toothbrush can’t access. It cleans out the bacteria and plaque that can hide and grow in your mouth. The two most important factors of flossing are when you floss and [...]

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TweetThere are a few types of anesthesia your dentist can give you during a procedure. Depending on your specific condition and treatment, a different type of anesthesia will be administered. You could receive local anesthesia or sedation and general anesthesia. These anesthetics will help give you a pleasant, pain-free procedure while you’re awake or asleep. [...]

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