Did you know that the right shade of lipstick can make your teeth instantly look whiter? Using tricks like this are a great way to improve the appearance of your teeth without causing damage or making them sensitive.
Quirt Family Dentistry loves ways like this to get the look you want while protecting the health of your teeth. If you’re not satisfied with the look this trick gives you, give us a call and we can talk about safe techniques to whiten your teeth without causing sensitivity.
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It used to be that oral cancer was mainly caused by a lifetime of smoking, drinking, or both. While these habits will still certainly increase your likelihood of contracting oral cancer, they are unfortunately no longer the leading cause.
Each and every day, more than 16 people will die from oral cancer. That’s more than 5,000 people who will die this year, which is 5,000 too many. Quirt Family Dentistry and doctors around the country are banding together this April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month in an effort to increase recognition of this disease and decrease its prevalence.
It’s Easter season, which means it’s time for the Easter bunny, spring dresses, baby animals, Easter baskets, and…lots and lots of candy.
During your appointment at Quirt Family Dentistry, you might hear us mention the word “occlusion.” This is simply a way of saying the way your teeth are aligned and how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Occlusion is probably not something you think about very often, but it is very important to the health, functionality and appearance of your mouth.
Did you know that untreated bacteria in your mouth can escape into your bloodstream and cause issues in your heart? Big issues too, like increasing your risk of heart attack!
Don’t let bad breath, or even just worrying about whether or not you have it, ruin your night this Valentine’s Day. Quirt Family Dentistry wants you to have fresh, healthy breath, every day of the year, and we know how important this holiday can be.
Although it may seem strange, saliva actually helps prevent bad breath because it contains chemicals that kill odor-causing bacteria. If you have dry mouth this Valentine’s Day, your breath may not be as fresh as you want it to be.
Quirt Family Dentistry loves giving you cheap, easy ways to protect and maintain your oral health. In this post, we wanted to let you know about the various uses of hydrogen peroxide, and how your family might find it helpful. As always, consult your Quirt family dentist before you begin any treatments, just to make sure you don’t have any special circumstances that might make this harmful to you.
Don’t worry: we’re not going to tell you to stop drinking coffee! We understand how necessary that morning (or afternoon) boost of caffeine can be, especially during these gloomy, winter months. We love our coffee too!
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