We live in unusual times as we keep our distance from friends and loved ones to combat the spread of COVID-19. While social distancing is important, so is your smile. Since many dental practices are closed, it’s essential you maintain your oral hygiene at home. To keep your teeth and gums healthy until you can see your dentist, you need to commit to a dental routine. Here are 3 simple tips to get the most out of your oral hygiene products.

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As you start your day, you probably don’t expect a dental emergency to interrupt your plans. While you might never expect it to happen to you, 1 in 6 Americans faces a dental emergency each year. Although there’s never a good time for a sudden oral health issue, if you’re awakened by a toothache during COVID-19, it can add to the stress and uncertainty of the situation. Your emergency dentist will have restricted office hours, but you can still get the care you need. While you wait for your appointment, here are 7 toothache remedies to stop your pain using many items found right in your kitchen.

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While smoking cigarettes might look cool, the consequences of using tobacco are anything but. Bad breath, yellow teeth, and even tooth loss are in your future if you don’t put the cigarette down, according to your dentist and other oral health experts. Smokers are more than twice as likely to develop significant oral health problems such as gum disease. Read more to learn five ways that smoking cigarettes negatively impacts your dental health.

Do you have mildly crooked front teeth but don’t want to suffer through the hassle that is metal braces? Then, you’re in luck, because modern dentistry offers more choices than ever before to correct your problem. Two of the most popular treatments are Invisalign and porcelain veneers. Invisalign’s clear plastic trays shift your teeth into a straighter position, while veneers are thin porcelain coverings that give the appearance of straighter teeth. Let’s look at the benefits of each treatment to help you make that decision.

Sometimes, the unknown can be more daunting than it actually is. If you’re preparing to get dental implants, your mind is probably swirling with concerns, questions, and ideas about what’s going to happen during each appointment. Instead of wondering and planning for the worst, you can ease your mind by knowing exactly what to expect. Read on to learn how you can prepare for your dental implant placement and what benefits you’ll be able to enjoy once you have completely healed.