How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : Using a Night Guard for Teeth Grinding

Using a night guard for teeth grinding is as simple as just putting the mouth guard in and making sure it clicks in place and doesn’t move. Avoid putting a mouth guard in incorrectly and causing TMJ joints to get sore with advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : Is Hydrogen Peroxide a Whitener for Teeth?

Hydrogen peroxide can be a teeth whitener but should only be used in moderation with a toothbrush and never swallowed. Use hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth, but only once a week, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Are Tooth Sealants?

A tooth sealant is used by a dentist to seal off a tooth from future bacteria and potential decay that might settle in tooth grooves. Discover more about sealants, including what they are typically made of, from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Are Teeth Veneers?

Teeth veneers are similar to crowns but only cover the facial surface of the tooth, not the entire tooth. Discover how getting teeth veneers can enhance the look of a damaged tooth with advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Causes Tooth Pain?

Tooth pain can be caused by grinding, an abscessed tooth and/or tooth decay, which can create sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. Avoid letting tooth pain turn into something more serious, take advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Foods Whiten Teeth?

Certain foods can help whiten teeth; such as apples which contain acids that break up stains. Enjoy a meal and achieve whiter teeth with advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Is a Tooth Deep Cleaning?

A tooth deep cleaning involves getting down below the gum line and is also known as scaling. Scaling is often used to prevent periodontal disease and can be better understood with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : Why Do People Grind Their Teeth in Their Sleep?

People grind their teeth when sleeping due to stress or frequent dreaming. Prevent teeth grinding by having a dental examination and wearing the right mouth guard to bed. Learn more about teeth grinding with information from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : What Is a Crown for a Tooth?

A crown for a tooth has a natural look to it, is molded to the shape of the damaged tooth, covers the entire tooth and is held down by Eugenol cement. Discover more about how a crown is made, what it is made of and how it is placed in the mouth with tips from [...]

How to Maintain Healthy Teeth : When a Child Needs Braces

The best way to determine if a child needs braces is to make a consultation appointment with an orthodontist or dentist. Discover more about knowing when a child needs braces to straighten out permanent teeth with advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dental hygiene.
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