Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati twice a year. Did you know your […]
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If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not […]
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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 […]