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Invest in a Good Electric Toothbrush A good electric toothbrush will immediately improve your dental health. While at the store you will likely be able to tell which electric toothbrushes are superior. Look for brands “Sonicare” and “Oral-B” when in the dental aisle. They will cost more but they will do a much better job … 3 Quick Tips to Improve Your Dental Health
Nutrition is key when it comes to the health of your teeth. If your diet is full of sugary and acidic foods then you bet your teeth will be full of cavities. On the other hand if you are eating foods rich in certain nutrients you can protect your teeth and gums from harmful bacteria. … 7 Foods Healthy for Your Teeth
The American Dental Association recommends using floss once a day. Patients will often ask if this should be done in the morning or at night. What we find is that as long as you are flossing around the same time each day, then you will be less likely to forget to do it. It’s more … Do’s and Don’ts of Flossing
Have you even been in the dental aisle at the drug store and completely overwhelmed by all of the different choices of toothpaste there are? It can be tricky knowing which toothpaste is the best for your health when there are so many options! This article will help you navigate the dental aisle more easily … 9 Tips For Choosing the Best Toothpaste
What are the warning signs of Gum Disease? Often patients are suffering from Gum Disease and they do not even know it. Gum Disease, also know as Periodontal Disease, is infection and chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissues. Since it is painless in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of what is … Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Over-the-Counter Nightguards: Why Can’t I just Do-It-Myself? It is important to have a dental professional make an appliance that will protect you from clenching and grinding your teeth. Some patients clench and others grind. Only a dentist can provide a proper diagnosis and the type of nightguard which will work best. Using the incorrect nightguard, … Over-the-Counter Nightguards: Why Can’t I just Do-It-Myself?
Is Brushing Alone Enough? Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is an extremely important way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. If you are doing this now, that is wonderful news to hear!
We dentists often get asked “DO I REALLY NEED TO SEE A DENTIST?” YES. There are reasons that you may or may not know: Avoid Major Dental Work With regular checkups, we dentists can spot early signs of decay at a stage when the damage can sometimes be reversed, which means you’ll avoid the dreaded drill. The … New Year-New You
Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options? Patients often ask if veneers or braces are the right option for them to correct a “gummy smile.” When you come into our office for an initial consultation, Dr. Cirka and Dr. Meier will evaluate your smile and see how to best achieve perfection. Many times when … Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options?
Is Invisalign the Right Cosmetic Solution for You? As part of your free cosmetic consultation, Dr. Cirka and Dr. Meier will evaluate your teeth to find out if clear aligner therapy through Invisalign is the right solution for you. As premier providers in the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Cirka and Dr. Meier are leaders in … Is Invisalign the Right Cosmetic Solution for You?
How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Overall Health Taking care of your gums and teeth not only affects your oral hygiene but your long-term health. Not maintaining your oral health can do more harm then just having bad breath. Overlooking oral hygiene can result in various forms of health complications such from gum disease to even oral cancer! Studies … How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Overall Health
Teeth grinding can occur while you sleep, often during stressful times in your life, which means you may not realize just how much you’re damaging your enamel. People may grind their teeth plenty during daylight hours too, and even though the pain of teeth grinding can make you very aware of your problem, that doesn’t … Unexpected Source of Teeth Grinding Identified