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Travel And Oral Health

Dental Articles, Education, Lancaster & Britt

At Exceptional Dentistry of the Golden Isles, we love hearing about your summer plans. We know many of our patients have planned exciting trips and vacations over the next few months. Traveling is always exciting and fun, but it’s important to be sure that you continue to care for your oral health while you are away. You would be surprised at how quickly your oral health can suffer if you are not diligent about your oral hygiene routine and mindful of your food and beverage choices. We want to share some oral health tips to keep in mind before your next trip:

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Aging And Dental Health

Dental Articles, Education, General Dentistry

As we age, everyday wear and tear can take a toll on our bodies, including our teeth. Teeth and gums can also experience problems and complications related to aging, especially if we do not care for them properly when we’re younger. There is a misconception that aging will result in tooth loss, but that does not have to be the case. We have many older patients who still have all of their original teeth.

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Do You Know These 6 Warning Signs Of Oral Cancer?

Dental Articles, Education, Lancaster & Britt

We are passionate about our patients visiting our office regularly for routine oral hygiene examinations and cleanings. During these visits, we not only clean the mouth and look for signs of decay and gum disease, but we also check for oral cancer. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to helping individuals learn and understand more about this common form of cancer and how it can be prevented. Are you more likely to develop oral cancer? Read on to learn more.

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Common Dental Myths Debunked

Dental Articles, Education, Invisalign®, Lancaster & Britt

There are many misconceptions about dentistry and oral health that we have heard over the years. We want to take a moment and debunk some common myths that can negatively affect your oral health:

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Do Genetics Affect Your Oral Health?

Dental Articles, Education, Lancaster & Britt, OralDNA

Much of the state of your oral health is determined by how well you care for your teeth. If you have poor eating habits and don’t clean your teeth properly, you will experience more complications with your oral health. However, many people wonder if genetics play a role in the state of their current and future oral health. The simple answer is yes.

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6 Common Dental Problems

Dental Articles, Education, Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Lancaster & Britt

At Dentistry by Angela Britt, we want our patients to be knowledgeable about the state of their oral health. Aside from properly cleaning your teeth, it is important to be mindful of any problems that may occur in your mouth between your oral hygiene examination appointments. We recommend checking your mouth regularly for any signs of a problem. You can also regularly run your tongue over your teeth to feel for any imperfections. It is also important to be mindful of any changes to your teeth that you may feel, such as discomfort. Some common dental problems include:

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Is Chewing Gum A Help Or A Hindrance To Your Oral Health?

Dental Articles, Education, General Dentistry, Lancaster & Britt

At Dentistry by Angela Britt, we love to share tips and tricks that benefit your oral health. Did you know that sugar-free gum is an excellent tool to help your teeth and mouth when you are not immediately able to brush your teeth after eating? Many people consider sugar-free gum a form of candy and would never think of it as a tool to help their oral health. We do want to clarify though that sugar-free gum is beneficial, not chewing gum that is loaded with sugar.

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What’s The Strongest Part Of Your Body?

Dental Articles, Education, General Dentistry, Lancaster & Britt

When patients visit our office for a routine hygiene examination, they are always concerned about the state of their teeth and if there are any signs of decay. When you have decay on your teeth, it indicates that your tooth enamel has been compromised in some way. Your tooth enamel is the outer covering surrounding the tooth. It is actually the strongest substance in the body, but it is not indestructible, especially if it is not being cared for properly. In fact, it is quite easy to damage your tooth enamel. Read on to learn more about what can damage your tooth enamel.

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Why You Should Never Ignore A Cracked Tooth

Dental Articles, Education, Emergency Dentistry, Lancaster & Britt

Although your tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the body, it is not indestructible. Your teeth experience a lot of wear and tear. Just with the number of times we eat per day, our teeth get a lot of use. As with anything that gets used frequently, there is always the possibility of a problem developing. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about our patients visiting us for routine hygiene examinations and cleanings. During these appointments, we inspect the teeth for signs of decay and other problems. One of the issues we look for is cracked teeth.

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Being Proactive Pays Off

Dental Articles, Education, Lancaster & Britt

We encourage our patients to be proactive with their oral health. You might be wondering what that means. We know that our patients lead busy lives and it may feel like there is no time to schedule an appointment for an oral hygiene examination or for a treatment we recommended during your last visit. However, delaying dental care will only lead to complications with your oral health in the future. We want to help our patients prevent issues that could have been avoided. Continue reading to learn more about being proactive with your oral health in order to prevent a dental health problem.

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