Recovery is no reason to skip your routine, but the routine changes. Dr. Chang shares six practical rules for keeping your mouth clean while a surgical site is still healing.
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Whitening is not permanent, and how long your brightness lasts depends on genetics and daily habits. Dr. Chang explains what shortens results and which touch-up options keep them going.
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Mints only mask the problem. Plaque and hardened tartar feed the bacteria behind halitosis, and once tartar forms, a hygienist’s scaler is the only thing that takes it off.
Can Dental Cleanings Prevent Bad Breath? Read More »
Scaling and flossing feel more sensitive to some patients than others, and heavy tartar buildup is usually why. Telling your hygienist what you feel is the simplest way to stay comfortable.
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Peanut brittle can wait. Five soft, filling foods to stock before your procedure, plus the straw and pouch habits that can trigger dry socket after a tooth extraction.
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Professional whitening is not permanent, but a few habits stretch the time between sessions. Here is what tends to bring stains back early, and how to slow it down.
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Nervous about your first cleaning in years? Knowing the three steps, from the hygienist’s baseline notes to the doctor’s final examination, makes the whole visit far less daunting.
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Most patients having a tooth extraction, bone graft, or implant placement under local anesthesia can eat beforehand. IV sedation is the exception, and the reason for it matters.
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You quit smoking, but your teeth still show it. Light stains may lift with an ADA-approved kit, while years of darker discoloration usually call for several professional Zoom sessions.
How Can I Remove Stains from My Teeth Caused by Smoking? Read More »
Between meetings, travel, and the kids, a cleaning slides to the bottom of the list. Here is what actually happens in those five steps, and why one lunch break every six months covers it.
Can I Get a Dental Cleaning During My Lunch Hour? Read More »
