generalcaringdental, Author at Gentle Caring Dentistry

September 23, 2015
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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

Dr. Bowman and our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can affect the baby in gestation, and cause some unforeseen issues during birth. There are a few steps relating to oral health that can help prevent complications and other pregnancy issues. Here are a few things to consider about oral health when you are expecting.

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September 16, 2015
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

Category : Gentalcare

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”

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September 9, 2015
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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

Category : Gentalcare

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Gentle Caring Dentistry is going to involve a full-blown tantrum or Mafia-style bribery. “Honey, don’t worry. We’ll go get ice cream after…” sort of defeats the purpose of making that first dental appointment.

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September 2, 2015
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Happy Labor Day!

Category : Gentalcare

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Fremont, OH community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants.

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August 26, 2015
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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers

Category : Gentalcare

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. They are strong and durable, look and feel like natural teeth, and improve your smile immediately. Here are some of the top reasons to consider getting dental veneers.

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August 19, 2015
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Famous Dentists in History

Category : Gentalcare

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, the chances are unlikely, however, there have been a number of dentists throughout history that have achieved acclaim and celebrity coming from a profession that is not typically associated with such regard. Here are a few examples:

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August 12, 2015
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer

Category : Gentalcare

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are saturated with excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and a host of other known carcinogens. Most oral cancers originate in abnormal squamous cell activity, which are cells found on the lips, inside the mouth, and in the throat.

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August 5, 2015
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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life

Category : Gentalcare

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Follow this simple four-step process – brush, floss, rinse, and visit our Fremont, OH office regularly – and you will have healthy teeth for life!

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July 29, 2015
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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What’s the difference?

Category : Gentalcare

At Gentle Caring Dentistry, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few days, while others are more serious and should not be ignored. Mouth sores occur for many different reasons, but bacterial infections, viruses, or funguses often trigger them. The best way to tell the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore is that canker sores occur inside the mouth while cold sores occur on the outside the mouth.

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July 22, 2015
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Should I use mouthwash?

Category : Gentalcare

Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a mouthwash daily can rinse fine debris away and out of reach while brushing. It can also make the teeth and gums more resilient to decay and disease.

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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist

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Happy Labor Day!

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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers

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Famous Dentists in History

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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer

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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life

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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What’s the difference?

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Should I use mouthwash?

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