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Ross H. Dixon, DDS
13 tips for healthy teeth
1. Go on a white-teeth diet: What goes in shows up on your teeth. So if you’re drinking a lot of red wine and black tea, or smoking cigarettes, expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites. Other culprits include colas, gravies and dark juices. The bottom line: if it’s dark before you put it in your mouth, it will probably stain your teeth. Step one: brush your teeth immediately after having foods that stain. Step two: regularly use a good bleaching agent, either fr
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Ross H. Dixon, DDS
Holiday sweets and treats
Starting with Halloween it seems like there is always a candy bowl or tray of cookies to snack from. And while everyone should be allowed to indulge a little on holiday sweets and treats keep in mind that those sugary snacks can do serious damage to your teeth! Sugars and acids can wear away at the enamel of your teeth over time so make sure you are brushing and flossing with extra care. And try not to snack on sugary treats throughout the day so your enamel has time to re-ha
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Ross H. Dixon, DDS
Weather and dental issues
Undeniably, drinking hot chocolate, wrapping yourself up with a thick blanket or playing in the snow during winter are all fun-filled experiences which one wouldn't’t wish to miss. However, very cold weather can be damaging to the body. This can make our lips chapped, it can dry out or skin and this can even make us suffer from tooth pain or sensitivity. Many of us wonder if teeth also have winter blues. This is because countless of people notice that they usually feel sudden
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Ross H. Dixon, DDS
Cavity prevention
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria use the sugars and foods that you eat to produce acid. This acid slowly removes the minerals from teeth, and a cavity is formed. There are several ways to prevent cavities from forming, and keeping existing cavities from getting bigger: The most important step you can take is flossing. Flossing is the only way to remove bacteria from between the teeth, where a majority of preventable decay takes place. The next step is fluoride. Flu
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