We all make new year’s resolutions, but many of us are not likely to follow through. Turning over a new leaf in the New Year can be tricky, but finding a way to stick with it is important when that new leaf benefits your health. If you want to take better care when looking after
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Your Mouth, the Gateway to Your Body To understand how the mouth can affect the body, it helps to understand what can go wrong in the first place. Bacteria that builds up on teeth make gums prone to infection. The immune system moves in to attack the infection and the gums become inflamed. The inflammation
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Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school term, but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools she’ll need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental examination is as important as immunizations and booster shots and should be a regular part
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Spring is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings.If you haven’t been keeping up with your oral health as well as you’d like to, there’s no better time than now to start new habits to take better care of your teeth and gums! 1. Commit to a regular dental routine Along with brushing your
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Few people like sitting in the dentist’s chair, but making regular appointments with your dentist guarantees your teeth stay in tip-top condition. Here are five reasons why you should visit your dentist every six months. 1. Prevent Tooth Decay Dentists can quickly diagnose tooth decay — the destruction of the outer layer of your teeth
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Constant tooth pain is irritating, and can be downright debilitating if it hurts enough. If you experience regular bottom teeth pain, the first thing you should do is visit your dentist so that whatever is wrong doesn’t get worse. But it doesn’t hurt to learn what might be causing your bottom teeth to hurt in
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Noticing that your gums bleed when you brush or floss can be alarming. What are the possible causes of bleeding gums? There are different reasons that gums may start to bleed during brushing, some are temporary and some are of more concern. If you are worried about your oral health, then make an appointment with
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Do you want to know how to brush your teeth to keep your mouth really clean? With proper technique and the correct tools, you can always have a healthy, bright smile. Brush up on your teeth-cleaning skills, and effectively get rid of mouth germs to prevent oral health problems, such as bad breath and tooth
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Ever thought of how your oral health affects your overall health? Tartar on your teeth can cause infections which can have dire consequences for your overall health. Gingivitis will not only cause bleeding of your gums, if it enters your bloodstream and the brain it can cause Alzheimer’s disease. Proper oral health habits are even more important
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When it comes to the health of your teeth, you really are what you eat. Sugary foods, such as candy and soda, contribute to tooth decay. One of the first areas to decline when your diet is less than ideal is your oral health, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Use this healthy foods
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Alcohol and cigarettes have become an integral part of our social life but they also have a huge impact on your oral health. The effects of alcohol and cigarettes range from Tooth loss and gum diseases to oral cancer which can have dire if not fatal consequences to your overall health. Below is a brief
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Welcome to the Kempton Smile blog, this is our first ever post and we are honored you are reading this. Kempton Smile strives to be the best family and cosmetic dental practice in Kempton Park and surrounding areas. This blog is aimed at pursuing that objective further by becoming the most reliable source of advice
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