Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more stressful […]
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Floss Pick Facts For Cincinnati
At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, we want all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed and […]
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Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Here is an important message from Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. The link between your dental health and your overall health is well-established, but new research is making the case even stronger. Brushing your teeth twice a day may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Dentists and doctors have known for years about the […]
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Saliva And Dental Health
In this blog post from Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Now, don’t be squeamish! Saliva is mostly water. No surprise there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is […]
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Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart […]
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Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid These 11 Things
At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, we want all our patients to protect their teeth against unnecessary damage. Here are some things to keep in mind, and to never do! 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, unpopped popcorn kernels and hard candy. 2. Chewing on hard things This includes fingernails, pencils, pen […]