The internet makes it easy to keep up with the latest trends, but oftentimes the information you find online is incomplete or inaccurate. There are a few going around right now that are viewed by many people as healthy but in reality can take a toll on your oral health. It’s important to have all the facts before you try out anything that could affect your smile. Here’s the truth behind 4 popular trends that are bad for your teeth.
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Summer temperatures are a severe concern for Texans right now. Record highs are baking the region, leaving many strained and exhausted. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is even worried about whether its power grid can meet the state’s air-conditioning demands. As such, people are at heightened risk for heat-related conditions — including dehydration, which can hurt oral health. To protect yourself this season, here’s a summary of three sneaky dehydration signs, the condition’s impact on oral health, and tips for staying hydrated.
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Summer is finally here! That means that people across the country are preparing to go on vacations, visit local attractions, or spend time getting some sun at their local pool. For many, summer is the time to show off all the hard work they’ve put in at the gym or by eating healthy with a new swimsuit. But why not show off your smile, too? To help you get there, here are three cosmetic dental treatments that are sure to impress this summer.
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Given the past year’s challenges, it’s understandable to use your tax refund for stress relief. This relief might mean paying off debts, making much-needed home repairs, or even something as simple as good entertainment. Whatever the case, having your reimbursement make life more bearable is an obvious spending choice.
However, less obvious is that money spent on oral health would serve this purpose. In other words, using your refund for dental treatment would ease your burdens and add to your well-being. To that end., here are three reasons why seeing your dentist in San Marcos is a wise investment.
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Springtime is finally here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you’re excited to get out more now that the winter weather is gone—though living in Texas, you can never be quite too sure about that. However, your excitement quickly fades after looking in the bathroom mirror. Your smile seems yellow, dull, and a little pitiful; not befitting of springtime at all. But what can you do about this? Your teeth could benefit from a little spring cleaning.
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