Ask any dentist in Vero Beach and he or she will tell you that flossing is a crucial part of daily tooth care. Unfortunately, many people skip this essential practice. Sometimes this is due to time constraints, other times to misinformation. Here’s why this is a bad idea:

• While brushing is very important, by itself it can leave up to half of the plaque on your teeth untouched. Over time, this can cause cavities or even worse.
• Flossing only takes a few minutes at most. Yet the benefits you receive far outweigh this modest investment of time.
• Modern floss strings come in a variety of thicknesses and with extra features such as waxed or flavored coating, making the flossing experience more pleasant.

Dentists recommend that you floss at least once daily, more often if possible.

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It’s hard to compare other tooth replacement options to dental implants, mainly because of their functionality and long-term durability. Even over 10 years, dental implants in Vero Beach have a success rate as high as 98 percent. However, even though it’s unlikely, implants can still have the potential to fail and cause complications later.

But how does it happen? What do you do in the event that you’re implant feels loose?

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You already know smoking can have a serious effect on your overall health — but what about your tooth replacement options? Patients who have dental implants in Vero Beach and who also smoke or use tobacco should know studies show the habit can lead to dental implant failure. Keep reading to find out why, and how you can increase the chances of dental implant success.

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There are a few things that start to happen as we get older. Some people notice their backs starting to ache, and it’s often harder to get a full night’s sleep. These are some routine side effects of getting older — and many people will notice differences in their oral health, too.

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If you’ve just eaten a slice of garlic bread or you’ve been drinking coffee all day, you probably aren’t too surprised when your family member cringes after speaking with you. However, if you just didn’t eat any strong-smelling foods or just brushed your teeth, you should be concerned if your breath continues to smell. Foul-smelling breath even after brushing indicates something else is wrong.

According to your dentist in Vero Beach, these are a few of the reasons you have chronic bad breath.

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According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the death rate of oral and oropharyngeal cancers remains high mainly because of how common they’re discovered late in development. That means by visiting your dentist in Vero Beach regularly, you can dramatically reduce your chances of developing oral cancer before it’s too late.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so your dentist thought it would be a good time to help patients protect themselves by learning about oral cancer, taking note of the warning signs, and explain the importance of regular visits.

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You may have seen toothpastes in your local grocery store or drugstore advertising their ability to treat problems like dental erosion and hypersensitivity. According to your dentist in Vero Beach, now is not the time to fall for such marketing tactics. New research coming out of the University of Bern in Switzerland shows that people using toothpastes for these reasons are in for a rude awakening.

To find out what really matters when preventing dental erosion, keep reading.

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Think back to the last time you got a paper cut or other minor injury on your skin. Was it your first instinct to start sucking on the wound to make it feel better? For the longest time, your dentist in Vero Beach knew that wounds in the mouth healed more quickly compared to wounds on the skin. He also knew that saliva had healing properties but didn’t know the exact molecule responsible.

Now, according to new research, we know which molecule it is and how it could advance future dental treatments.

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Dental implants have become a very popular option for tooth-replacement in recent years. Not only do they look and function just like natural teeth, but they restore blood flow and promote bone growth. They’re the only restorative method that does this and dental implants in Vero Beach are no exception. However, to make sure your treatment is successful as possible, your dentist needs to confirm your eligibility.

“What does this mean?” You may ask. Basically, your dentist needs to confirm that your body is healthy enough and that you’re committed enough to undergo the long process of receiving and keeping your dental implants healthy. Here’s what you should expect.

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As our bodies age, they go through a series of changes. Managing these changes requires people to adjust their lifestyle habits and work closely with their doctors so they can maintain the highest quality of life possible throughout their golden years. Unfortunately, many people may not realize that their oral health has an intimate connection with the way the rest of their body functions. In fact, problems in the mouth may even increase the chances of frailty. Your Vero Beach dentist is here to talk about this surprising connection.

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