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Can Medications Cause Cavities?

January 12, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — vistadental @ 7:16 pm

Woman holding medication and glass of waterWhether you require daily medications or you’re battling a cold with OTC remedies, they can leave a lasting mark on your smile. Believe it or not, many can lead to tooth decay and other oral health issues. Although your teeth are protected by the hardest substance in your body, your enamel isn’t any match for certain medications. Don’t worry, here are the tips you need to protect your smile.

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Four Ways to Stick with Brushing and Flossing

January 5, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — vistadental @ 5:45 pm
A family brushing in the mirror

A lot of the time, it can be hard to even get started with simple things, especially if you’ve been putting them off. Life is busy, forming habits is difficult, and so little things might fall through the cracks.

Maybe that’s why a recent study found that 30% of millennials are only brushing their teeth once a day, and that’s to say nothing about flossing. It can be easy to let dental hygiene fall by the wayside, but brushing and flossing are the most important things you can do to prevent oral health problems. If you find yourself struggling to keep up the habit, here are a few tips that might help you.

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