If you're over the age of 40, it's time to start paying more attention to your teeth. The natural aging process can wreak havoc on your teeth. In fact, as you age, your teeth become more susceptible to cavities, tooth decay, and even gum disease. Unfortunately, if you don't take care of your teeth, you could end up with premature tooth loss. Luckily, that doesn't have to happen. Here are four steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy as you age.
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2 Flossing Options
When you see your dentist, they always ask you if you've flossed your teeth. It's a standard question and one that a lot of people fudge their answer about. They may tell their dentist that sure they floss daily when they really mean three times a week, or daily for the few days leading up to their appointment, or daily when they remember to. Your dentist knows when you fudge those answers because they can see the evidence of it on your teeth.
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How To Make It Easier To Floss Between Tightly-Spaced Teeth
Many people don't enjoy flossing, but if your teeth are overcrowded, it can be hard to accomplish whether you want to or not. However, it doesn't change the fact that in order to maintain good oral hygiene, cleaning between your teeth is a necessity. This guide will offer some tips on how you can make sure that your oral hygiene is good even if you don't have much space between your teeth.
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Overcoming Root Canal Fear
The idea of a root canal can be scary for a lot of people. And it's no wonder since a root canal is often used as a standard against which to compare horrible experiences. We've all heard someone say, "It's worse than a root canal," or "I'd rather get a root canal," to describe unpleasant experiences. The truth, however, is that root canals aren't all that bad. The key to overcoming a fear is education, so read on to learn about how root canals are performed and why you have nothing to fear.
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