Bridging The Gap
How we perceive our smile and appearance affects our self-esteem, our mood and how we function in social as well as work settings. And, since most people aren’t tough, hardened boxers or hockey players, missing teeth don’t serve as a badge of honor. Rather, it’s source of insecurity and embarrassment.
In fact, many people have spaces, or gaps, in their teeth.
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Lemon Juice May Squeeze Away Important Tooth Enamel
A healthy lifestyle not only means eating well, but also exercising regularly and replacing your soft drinks with water or tea — and perhaps a wedge of lemon for taste. But unfortunately, lemons can create a sour experience for your teeth.
Drinking lemon juice can put you at risk for tooth erosion, a condition where the thin, protective layer of enamel slowly wears away from your teeth. Lemon juice contains acid, which irritates gums and softens tooth enamel.
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How to Floss
You probably know that brushing alone won’t take care of your oral hygiene — you hear it all the time from commercials, your dentist, probably even from your mother. You probably know they’re all right, too.
With regular dental cleanings, your dentist can help prevent the crevices between your teeth from becoming a playground for all kinds of dental diseases including cavities and bad breath.
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