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Many people have phobias about dental treatment and this can lead to them avoiding visiting a dentist for regular check ups, which could result in severe tooth decay and gum disease problems that could have been avoided if treated early on.  The first step in dealing with a phobia of the dentist is to try and understand exactly what it is about the whole experience that really worries you.  Some people get anxious because they feel trapped when seated in the dental chair especially in a small enclosed... 

Smoking can stain your teeth Smoking is bad for your health in many ways and as well as the more commonly recognized dangers such as heart disease and lung cancer smoking can also have a negative impact on your teeth and gums.  Smoking can lead to tooth staining, tooth decay and gum disease and in some severe cases it can also result in mouth cancer. Tooth staining One of the more obvious effects of smoking is that teeth can very quickly become stained, turning yellow in just a few years and heavy... 

Plaque is a type of bacteria which occurs naturally in your mouth, but when it comes into contact with sugary foods it will start producing acids that can attack your teeth and cause erosion. Your body does produce natural neutralizing agents against this acid attack in the form of salts in your saliva, but if you eat a lot of sugary foods throughout the day and night these natural neutralizing agents become overwhelmed and so your teeth can remain under constant attack from acids which will result... 

Although many advances have been made in dentures and tooth replacement, there is no substitute for natural teeth and with the right dental care it is possible to ensure that your teeth last as long as possible, right through into old age.  Your dentist or hygienist can help you to keep your teeth healthy and clean whatever age you are, and it is a good idea to get additional dental care if your eyesight is not longer as keen as it used to, or you have less mobility in your hands and arms. Problems...