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Got Sensitive Teeth? Don’t Lose Hope! Your Dentist Can Help

February 16, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 5:41 pm

A woman at her dental exam.Tooth sensitivity can occur in many ways, some even without out knowledge. For example, teeth- grinding can wear down your tooth enamel while you sleep. Leaky fillings received years ago can cause sharp jolts of pain when you least expect it. Even brushing too much can wear down enamel and make sipping your next cup of coffee extra difficult. However, you shouldn’t give up on treating your sensitive teeth just yet.

According to your dentist, there are ways to manage and even treat the pain and discomfort typically associated with sensitive teeth. Here are just a few ways to address it today or at your next dental appointment.

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Flossing Isn’t Just for After Dinner, According to Your Dentist

February 3, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 11:27 pm

A woman flossing.You may have noticed that your favorite restaurant offers toothpicks at the end of your meal to remove food debris from your teeth. While this is a nice gesture, it’s not a good way to remove food debris in the first place. What they should be offering is a box of floss or a floss pick, but that’s another story.

According to your dentist, flossing isn’t just for removing food particles from you mouth. It’s also about removing excess plaque and preventing tartar that builds up over time. To do this, you’ll need to incorporate flossing into your at-home oral care routine.

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