6 Habits That Harm Your Teeth (And How to Break Them): Brushing Too Hard

The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. “Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums,” says Dr. Matthew Messina.

The solution: Use a soft toothbrush with the ADA Seal of Acceptance at the proper pressure. “Don’t think ‘scrub.’  Think ‘massage,’” he says. “Save the hard toothbrush for cleaning the grout in the bathroom tile.”

To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org

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Do White Teeth Mean Healthy Teeth?

Learn what the American Dental Association's answer is to the question: "Do White Teeth Mean Healthy Teeth?".

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
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Dental TMJ and TMD Relief

Proper Bite Alignment to Relieve Jaw Pain and Headaches

If you have been suffering from TMJ or TMD for quite some time, you are probably aware the common reason for this problem is called a malocclusion, which is an improper bite. When the upper and lower dental arches do not come together as nature intended, pain in the head, neck, shoulder, and jaws is the result. Often teeth may be ground down, which also interferes with the jaw resting as it should.

Don't suffer any longer with this disability. We can restore your bite to its proper position and alleviate the pain to which you may have become accustomed. Without this pain, you will experience a new quality of life that will make you want to smile!

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
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6 Habits That Harm Your Teeth (And How to Break Them): Grinding and Clenching

The habit: “This can cause chipping or cracking of the teeth, as well as muscle tenderness or joint pain,” Dr. Messina says. “You might also feel like you can’t open your mouth wide or chew with pain.”

The solution: “Relaxation exercises and staying aware makes a difference,” he says. A nighttime mouthguard can also help. “You’ll have less tooth damage, less pain and muscle soreness and better sleep.”

To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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Sensitive Teeth

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about sensitive teeth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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Dental Gum Disease Treatments

Treating Gum Disease Around the Clock

Periodontal disease (infection of the gums) is the number-one problem that causes the loss of teeth. Dr. Gentry uses a very effective antibiotic, ARESTIN™, that will kill the bacteria in the gums to allow them to return to a state of health. ARESTIN delivers the tiny microspheres of medication directly to the infected areas of the gums. It is time-released and works around the clock to remedy the problem. Even more impressive, it heals your gums without causing any pain.

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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Why Do Teeth Darken?

Learn what the American Dental Association's answer is to the question: "Why Do Teeth Darken?".

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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Dental Crowns

Restorations with Crowns

If a tooth is broken or too worn down, a regular filling will not be the suitable restoration. Instead, a crown will be made and placed over the remaining tooth structure to return it to full functionality.
We make our crowns from the highest-quality materials available, and they will provide durable and natural-looking replacements for damaged teeth.

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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Healthy gums could lead to a healthy heart

The association between gum diseases and heart disease is not a secret anymore. It has always raised a question in my mind if maintaining good oral health can help me achieve good overall health. Well, the answer is “yes.” Maintaining good oral health can save us from spending thousands of dollars on preventing heart diseases. We can say that proper brushing and flossing can help us maintain a healthy heart. According to the American Academy of Periodontolgy, people with gum diseases are twice as likely to develop coronary artery disease, one of the leading causes of heart attacks.

Atherosclerosis also known as “hardening of arterial wall” is one of the major etiological factors of heart disease. This occurs due to deposition of plaque (formed by accumulation of fat and other blood substances on the arterial wall). This can eventually clog the artery leading to complete blockage of coronary arteries precipitating into stroke.

To read the entire article written by Swati Yadav, please visit ASDABlog.com

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Donna M. Gentry, DDS 
1165 Cedar Point Blvd, Suite P 
Cedar Point, NC 28584 
(252) 764-2784 
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