Once you wake up late, you’re rushing to get out of the house. You throw on clothes from a pile in your laundry basket, brush your hair as best as you can in 30 seconds, and grab the mouthwash instead of taking the next few minutes to brush your teeth. We’ve all been there! But, mouthwash doesn’t just refresh your mouth—it’s designed to boost your oral hygiene alongside a thorough brushing and flossing regimen. Your Waco dentist wants you to know how this “cherry on top” of your dental routine can really bring your dental hygiene to the next level when used correctly.

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If you wear braces, this article is particularly for you! Did you know that high-fluoride toothpaste can help you keep your teeth white and spot-free during your orthodontic treatment? Research has proven that 85% of patients that have braces develop some kind of white spots and discoloration from decay and not being able to clean their teeth thoroughly. But after a Swedish study from Malmo University, researchers found that fluoride toothpaste hinders white spots from discoloring your teeth. If you have braces, or even a patient that’s not undergoing orthodontic treatment, your Waco dentist wants you to know why he gets so excited about fluoride.

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Your teeth are extremely sensitive. Every time you eat anything cold, hot, or even sweet your mouth cringes. To cope with the tooth pain, you grab at the sides of your face and try to “halt” the surges from shooting up and down the sides of your mouth. It never works. Instead of ignoring the obvious signs of a dental problem, why not seek treatment from your Waco dentist? You may think your issue is sensitivity, when all the while it could really be gum recession.

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Did you know your bad breath may be trying to signal something to you—that you have other health concerns! Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is a common dental problem that may be cause for concern. There are many reasons why you may be experiencing chronic bad breath. Your Waco dentist figures if you can figure the reasons, we can help patients realize the sooner you treat it the sooner you’ll have improved breath and oral health.

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