Breath mint? Take a hint. Someone’s subtly telling you your breath stinks — time to do something about it. Bad breath is a million dollar industry. Gum, mints, mouthwashes line the shelves with the sole purpose of flavoring your breath in hopes it smells better. But as any dentist will tell you, these are only
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How do you stop tooth decay in children? As dentists, we get it: You wish your kids came with an owner’s manual. There’s so much you need to know and do to safeguard their health. And it helps to start when they’re young: By encouraging healthy dental care now, you set them up for
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Run your tongue over the back of your mouth. It’s a canyon of crevices, ridges, and grooves — tiny deep pits and fissures that can trap food and cavity-causing bacteria. These pockets are difficult to reach with a toothbrush. And that makes them fertile cavity canyons where tooth decay can run rampant. Those back
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Who doesn’t love a fine glass of wine after a long hard day? Get between me and my morning coffee, I’ll kill you. If you smoke, the damage to your teeth can be obvious — and the stains may last long after you quit. Life happens. Between coffee, wine, and cigarettes, our lifestyles can stain
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As dentists, we treat a lot of seniors. Some of them are grandparents we treated when they were younger parents — we now treat their grown-up children and their grandchildren too. That’s what it means to be a family dentist of multi-generations: You get to watch the Cleveland community grow and age, but the smiles
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To floss or not to floss? Of course, you should floss — and not just because your dentist says so. Flossing reaches surfaces of your teeth a toothbrush cannot. It protects your gums from gum disease, cavities, and tartar buildup. But how do you follow through on your flossing goals? As dentists, we know you
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Trick or treat! If your house is anything like ours, Halloween is a battleground — trick or treaters horde buckets of candy like Viking loot. Here’s a dirty little secret: We actually love Halloween! But as dentists, what we don’t love is the sugar — and for good reason. Too much sugar is terrible for
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Bigfoot. Nessie. Stress-free parenting. So many myths, so little time. (That’s actually a myth too — time is infinite; it’s our container that’s small.) And when it comes to dental care, there are plenty of myths too. When patients come into our dental office in Middleburg Heights, we like to set the record straight. Because
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Dry mouth can be a sign you need to drink water — you’re thirsty. But too much dry mouth increases your risk for gum disease and tooth decay. This condition can also be a side effect of certain medications. While you should not stop taking your medication, do your best to avoid dry mouth.
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Do you or your child play a sport? Do you use a mouthguard? You probably should. They protect your teeth — and could save you thousands of dollars in emergency dental costs.
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