Everyone has good and bad bacteria in their mouth. The bad bacteria feeds on your left over food that sticks to your teeth. The bacteria then form a substance called plaque that acts as a shield to the bacteria and then a stronger shield called calculus. Teeth brushing and flossing alone does not remove all the plaque and does not remove the calculus. Left in your mouth the bacteria will
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A Bite guard which are professionally known as occlusal guard is an appliance made by a dental lab. They are for people that grind their teeth usually when they are sleeping. The grinding overtime causes enamel wear which can result in jaw soreness and eventually teeth soreness. If left untreated can result in tooth loss. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should contact a dentist. Dr. Stevens
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There are several reasons why everyone should get a teeth cleaning and dental checkup at minimum every 6 months, and some people need more frequently at 3 or 4 month intervals. First, everyone has good and bad bacteria in their mouth. When you brush and floss you miss leftover food that the bad bacteria feed on, and can cause infection in the gum and bone, eating away at the gum
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