Sensitive teeth can be treated. Your dentist may suggest that you try a desensitizing toothpaste, which contains compounds that help block transmission of sensation from the tooth surface to the nerve. Desensitizing toothpaste usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced. When choosing toothpaste or any other dental care products, look for those that display the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance–your assurance that products have met ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness.

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If your dentist has ruled out cavities and fractured teeth which can cause sensitive teeth. Then additional reasons for sensitive teeth can be, worn tooth enamel, a cracked tooth or an exposed tooth root may be the cause.

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Question: I have Braces can I use whiting toothpaste? If so which is the best to use?

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Question: I am looking for dental insurance for dentures and when reviewing the benefits I do not see dentures do they go by a different name

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Question: What good to eat after Wisdom Teeth Extractions?

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Question: How much does a Panorex X-ray cost with regard to Orthodontic Services?

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Question: I need to have a tooth extraction, but I am worried about having it done. What can I do?

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Question: I chew about 3-4 times a week and brush my teeth and gums twice a day. I feel that is fine as my teeth are not all stained up.

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Question: What brand of whitening strips for teeth would you guys recommend?

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Question: I just want to get dental insurance for a short period of time. Just to fix a few dental issues then cancel the plan as I do not want to keep spending money on a plan when I not using it.

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Supplemental dental insurance is an individual or family insurance policy purchased to cover a portion of the dental costs. Supplemental dental insurance will normally not cover the entire dental care procedure.

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There are many good low cost/affordable dental insurance plans for an individual they can start as low as $7.95 a month. However, finding a good affordable dental insurance plan goes beyond just the cost of the plan.

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How the American Dental Association describes how to floss correctly:

* Start with about 18 inches of floss. Wrap most of it around the middle finger of one hand, the rest around the other middle finger.

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Often times there are people that will think that food does not get caught between their teeth so flossing is really not needed.  However they would be wrong, because flossing is not so much about removing food bits between teeth as it is about removing dental plaque that forms on tooth surfaces between cleanings. Dental plaque is what causes tooth decay, inflamed gums, periodontal disease, and eventually tooth loss. Flossing is an effective way to remove plaque between teeth.

People who have arthritis can often time have limited hand motion and may find it harder to hold and use a toothbrush. Here are some tips that may help.

* Use an electric or battery-operated toothbrush. An Electric toothbrush will make brushing easier and now they are being made lighter so they are also easier to hold on too.

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Even though many people brush their teeth daily they may not be brushing correctly, thereby not get the full benefit from brushing. Here are the steps to correctly brush your teeth.

* Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste.
* Use small circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes.
* Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the gum line.
* Lightly brush your tongue to help keep your mouth clean.

For the most part it does not take a lot in order to prevent gum disease. Here are a few things you can do that will help prevent gum disease as well as maintain good oral health care.

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Some of the sings and symptoms of dry mouth can include

* Trouble speaking
* Eating or Tasting food
* Swallowing
* Dry mouth may cause chapped lips
* Persistent cough
* White Tongue
* Fungal infection like yeast
* Burning tongue
* Gum disease
* Dental decay

Although diabetes can cause many different health issues one effect that it has on your dental care is dry mouth. One sign of diabetes is often chronic dry mouth, which occurs when blood sugars are high and uncontrolled diabetes. When this occurs, ketones lose fluid or inadequate saliva is produced in order to keep your mouth moist. The end result is severe dehydration and dry mouth as well as difficulty chewing and swallowing food. If you are a diabetic make sure to talk to your dentist about proper dental care in order to maintain your dental health.

 A poor diet along with bad dental hygiene habits can lead to cavities and decay along he gum line. This gradual dental decay will result in reduced saliva production beneath the tongue, and eventually chronic and uncomfortable dry mouth, which will exacerbate tooth and gum rot even further. Make sure to visit your dentist regularly and maintain good dental habits in order to maintain good dental health and avoid dry mouth issues.