About Marcel and the Dentist

Posted on: 23 September 2018

If you have recently received new dental crowns, you may wonder if there is anything special that you need to do while you take care of them. However, knowing what not to do is also important. If you have any of the below habits, you risk damaging your new dental crowns. 1. Eating Chewy and Hard Foods  If you enjoy eating caramels and hard candies, you may have to give them up to protect your dental crowns.
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Posted on: 29 August 2018

Most people fully understand that the purpose of braces is to straighten out misaligned teeth, but did you know that braces are also very helpful for correcting an overbite? An overbite occurs when a person's upper jaw extends too far past his or her lower jaw, and this is something that braces can usually fix. Here are several things to know about braces and overbites. The causes of overbites A lot of people have overbites; however, many people have such minor cases that they do not really need treatment for them.
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Posted on: 29 July 2018

If you've ever taken a close look at what it is in tooth whitening products like toothpaste or strips that actually get the job done, you've most likely seen peroxide and baking soda appear many times. These two chemicals are mainstays in tooth whitening products, but using them directly on your teeth to get the results you want is mistaken. Here's why you should never use peroxide or baking soda directly on your teeth.
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Posted on: 2 July 2018

Great oral health is an important part of overall health. In many cases, a ketogenic diet (or a modified ketogenic diet) can improve both. However, as with any diet, there are pros and cons. Here are some pros and cons of using a keto diet for oral health to keep your teeth healthier between dental cleanings. Pro: great whole food nutrition Tooth-friendly nutrition can be a great way to boost the effectiveness of your home tooth care between dental cleanings.
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