An article recently published by the New York Times details one dentist’s experience seeing an increase of patients with cracked teeth over the past few months. What could be causing this? Well, all of our lives have been flipped upside down and shaken up this year, and this can cause some stress — naturally. This stress may just be the cause of some dental problems, including cracked teeth. Join your dentist in Kennesaw as we share just how stress and other factors can influence your oral health... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/09/more-stress-more-oral-health-problems/
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More Stress, More Oral Health Problems - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A Hester, DMD
Nobody wants to experience tooth loss, but the truth is, millions of Americans are missing one or even all of their teeth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. While tooth loss can be caused by any number of things such as gum disease, trauma, or decay, your dentist in Kennesaw can often replace a missing tooth or even a whole mouth of missing teeth. But there are several treatment options available, and determining the best tooth replacement option for you depends on a variety of factors... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/09/are-dental-implants-better-than-dentures/
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Are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures? - Dental Implants - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A Hester, DMD
It probably comes as no surprise to hear your dentist in Kennesaw talk about all of the oral health benefits associated with drinking milk. But not all milk is created equal when it comes to building strong and healthy teeth. In fact, one of the most popular alternatives to cow’s milk, soy milk, can actually be worse for your teeth... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/08/is-soy-milk-good-for-teeth/
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Is Soy Milk Good For Teeth? - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A Hester, DMD
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Think back to the last time your nose was so stuffy you had no choice but to breathe out of your mouth. Do you remember what your mouth felt like? It was probably dry, scratchy, and almost sticky. This is appropriately known as dry mouth. While dry mouth is an annoying and uncomfortable feeling, it’s usually not serious when experienced occasionally. However, if you have a dry mouth that doesn’t go away, it could lead to some concerning oral health problems for your dentist in Kennesaw... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/08/is-dry-mouth-serious/
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Is Dry Mouth Serious? Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
There’s something comforting about getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. After all, it’s warm, it helps improve our mood, and, as your dentist in Kennesaw knows, it can also help protect our teeth. It’s true. The overall and oral health benefits of getting out into the sun every day are plentiful thanks to the power of vitamin D... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/07/a-dose-of-summer-sun-can-help-protect-our-teeth/
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A Dose of Summer Sun Can Help Protect Our Teeth - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
Has wearing a facemask caused you to change the way you breathe? Unless you’re a professional painter or a doctor, you’re probably not used to wearing a facemask at all, let alone for extended periods of time. As a result, you’ve probably accidentally started breathing out of your mouth instead of your nose. Many people find that mouth breathing while wearing a mask is more comfortable, but your dentist in Kennesaw wants you to know that this type of breathing can have an unwanted, stinky side effect... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/10/can-facemasks-cause-bad-breath/
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Can Facemasks Cause Bad Breath? - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A Hester, DMD
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It may seem odd to hear your dentist in Kennesaw talk about dementia. However, recent research suggests that your dentist may be the person to do just that. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Aging, gum disease may play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s Disease... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/11/dementia-dentistry-decoding-the-connection/
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Dementia & Dentistry: Decoding the Connection - Gum Disease - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
Most of us know the feeling of a numb mouth all too well. We also know just how difficult it can be to eat or drink while you’re waiting to get your feeling back. Finding comfortable foods can get even more difficult after certain dental procedures, such as wisdom teeth removal or dental implant placement. Luckily, your dentist in Kennesaw has a recipe book full of easy-to-eat foods after a dental procedure... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/10/5-things-to-eat-after-a-dental-procedure/
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5 Things To Eat After a Dental Procedure - Dental Hygiene - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A Hester, DMD
We’ve all used our teeth to tear open packaging that’s just too hard to open with our hands. However, your dentist in Kennesaw wants to remind you that there are tools designed to specifically help us open pesky packages, and those tools aren’t our teeth. Both children and adults alike can damage their teeth if they’re used for anything other than chewing food. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways tooth damage occurs when we use teeth as tools... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2021/01/why-you-shouldnt-use-your-teeth-as-tools/
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Teeth as Tools - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
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We’ve officially turned the page into a new calendar year, and this year, we’ve never been happier to put the previous year behind us. Even though ringing in 2021 probably looked a little different this year, there’s one thing that remains the same year after year — New Year’s Resolutions. These goals strive to set us off on the right path, and your dentist in Kennesaw wants to encourage you to make this year the year you dedicate to your oral health... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2021/01/make-2021-the-year-of-oral-health/
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Make 2021 The Year of Oral Health - Oral Health - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
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There are plenty of advantages to having white teeth, including the confidence to smile in pictures, good self-esteem, and a pat on the back from your dentist in Kennesaw. But sometimes, tooth whitening can be taken too far. Whitening your teeth too much or too often can actually damage your teeth and lead to other problems... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/12/how-white-should-teeth-be/
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How White Should Teeth Be? - Cosmetic Dentistry - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
It’s a well-known fact that you can catch a lot of things from a simple kiss, such as a cold, or feelings for your fellow smoocher. But did you know that you may even catch a cavity from kissing? Before you pucker up under the mistletoe, your dentist in Kennesaw has a few words of advice... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/12/you-may-catch-more-than-feelings-from-a-mistletoe-kiss/
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You May Catch More Than Feelings From a Mistletoe Kiss - Dental Hygiene - Kennesaw Dentist - Bruce A. Hester, DMD
