You know that the age-old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? The same type of question could be asked when it comes to brushing and flossing: which should come first in your at-home oral hygiene routine? Although many people envision flossing first as a way to remove icky plaque and bacteria from between teeth, and then using the toothbrush afterwards to whisk germs away, did you know this is actually incorrect? In fact, even though you’ve been brushing and flossing your whole life, there may be other technique points you’re missing. That’s why the team at Distinctive Dentistry, your trusted dentist in Hiram, shares their tips on how to brush and floss properly in the Brushing 101 lesson.

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Do you remember that song from elementary school? The one that goes, “Your arm bone is connected to your shoulder bone, your shoulder bone is connected to your neck bone?” Well, it turns out that these simplistic lyrics are true in more ways than you’d expect. In fact, your cardiovascular health is directly connected to your dental health. In this article, the team at Distinctive Dentistry explains the connection. Learn how to protect your smile – and your heart – in this post from the most respected dentist in Hiram, GA.

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You brush your teeth every day, twice a day. You avoid garlic and onions. You’ve even started using some of that over-the-counter mouth spray – but no matter what you do, you’re still afflicted with bad breath. This oral problem is embarrassing and unpleasant for you, and is just as uncomfortable for the people around you. What can you do? In this post, the team at Distinctive Dentistry, your superior dentist in Dallas, GA, educates you on the reasons behind bad breath – and what you can do about it.

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You broke a tooth when you accidentally bit into the pit of one of the peaches that Georgia is known for. You’re not sure if you’ll need to have the tooth removed completely, and you’d really like to avoid a blank spot in your smile. What options do you have? Luckily for you, you’re already a patient at Distinctive Dentistry and they have the expertise in porcelain crowns in Hiram, GA that you need. In this post, learn more about this restorative procedure and how crowns can give your smile the royal treatment you deserve.

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According to surveys from the American Dental Association, your smile is your most important physical feature. And how you take care of it can mean the difference between a grin that lights up a room, or a sub-par smirk that leaves you embarrassed and depressed. So, although you’ve probably heard the term “proper oral hygiene” before, what does this actually mean? In this post, the team at Distinctive Dentistry, your trusted dentist in Dallas, GA, define this key dental term, and give you tips to take care of your teeth and gums.

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The holiday season is the perfect time of year to spend laughing and smiling with friends and family. However, if your smile is not as bright as it once was, you may find yourself holding back from fully enjoying the festivities. Do not let tooth discoloration dim your holiday celebrations. You can have a brighter, whiter smile just in time for the holidays with professional teeth whitening in Dallas, GA. Distinctive Dentistry will help you brighten your smile using one of our safe and effective whitening treatments.
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On the day after halloween, while your family is counting up all the sweet treats and candies from the night before, we want you to remember one thing. On November 1st, your dentist in Dallas, GA will be celebrating the first ever National Brush Day! There’s never been a better time to think about the toothbrush than right after the sugariest celebration of the year.

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It’s not always easy to understand your options for fixing a damaged tooth. As your dentist in Dallas, GA, our team is committed to your oral health. A big part of that is providing you with necessary patient education. So in this month’s blog post, we want to cover a question we hear a lot: what’s the difference between dental veneers and crowns?

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