Astor Smile Dental

03/11/2026

Happy Spring 2026!
Check out our tips below to SPRING into a healthy smile this season.
* Replace your toothbrush
* Clean your toothbrush holder
* Stock up on supplies
* See your dentist for a check-up






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03/11/2026

It was a long winter 2025-2026 with record setting snowfall and intense blizzards 🌨️❄️🌬️

Looking forward to spring weather!

05/17/2025

04/23/2025

Daily Brushing and Flossing:
Maintaining a consistent oral care routine is key. Plaque buildup and food particles can cause bad breath and cavities, so brushing and flossing daily ensures that your smile stays date-ready.
Hydration and Diet: What You Eat Affects Your Breath
 
Best and Worst Foods for Fresh Breath
Certain foods, like onions and garlic, leave lingering odors that even brushing might not fully eliminate. If you’re planning a date, avoiding these ingredients is a smart move.
On the other hand, crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots naturally clean your teeth and freshen your breath. Drinking water throughout the day also helps wash away bacteria and prevent dry mouth, which contributes to an unpleasant odor.
Why Regular Cleanings Matter?
 
Beyond just fresh breath and a polished smile, routine dental care is crucial for preventing cavities and gum disease. If you haven’t had a checkup in a while, now is a great time to visit our office for a professional cleaning and ensure your mouth is date-night ready.
Fresh Breath Essentials: Mouthwash and Tongue Cleaning
Even with a great brushing and flossing routine, bacteria can still linger in your mouth. The key to long-lasting fresh breath is using additional tools like mouthwash and a tongue scraper. These simple additions to your oral care routine can make a noticeable difference.
Tongue Scrapers Help?
Even after brushing and flossing, bacteria can remain on your tongue, contributing to bad breath. 
A tongue scraper is another simple yet effective tool. Since bacteria build up on the tongue, scraping daily can help keep your mouth fresh and kiss-ready for your date.
The Final Touch: Whitening for a Radiant Smile
A bright, white smile can instantly boost your confidence, making your Valentine’s Day even more special. If your teeth are stained from coffee, tea, or wine, consider whitening them in the weeks leading up to the big day. Whether you opt for a professional treatment or an at-home solution, whitening can enhance your smile and make it more radiant

11/20/2024

Gum Disease & Overall Health

- Periodontal disease occurs in your mouth but seems to be linked to more serious conditions in other parts of the body, such as cardio-vascular disease (CVD), diabetes and preterm births. While the exact nature of the connection is unclear, it appears that moderate to severe periodontal disease increases the level of systemic (bodily) inflammation — a characteristic of all chronic inflammatory diseases. Also, the same bacterial strains that are commonly found in periodontal pockets surrounding diseased teeth have been found in blood vessel plaques of individuals with CVD. Therefore, controlling periodontal inflammation may help to reduce systemic inflammation.
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-Preventive Strategies
- The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to brush and floss your teeth effectively every day. In fact, regular dental checkups and professional cleanings every 3, 4 or 6 months (as recommended by your dentist) are also an important part of maintaining periodontal health; the instruments and techniques used in these cleanings can reach into areas that your toothbrush and floss can’t.
- We can also detect early forms of gum disease by evaluating your gingival (gum) tissues, both visually and by examining their attachment levels to the teeth. And we can assess the health of your tooh-supporting bone by taking dental radiographs.
- There are other steps you can take: Eating right, reducing stress in your life, and giving up unhealthy habits like smoking will also help ensure that you keep your teeth for a lifetime.



























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11/20/2024

4 Dental Tips for a Healthy Mouth During pregnancy 🤰🏼

1. Keep your teeth and gums healthy. Gum disease can cause low birth weight or premature birth. Unhealthy gums can also allow build up of decay-causing bacteria and transmission to your baby, which can lead to early childhood tooth decay.
2. Avoid or treat vomiting and acid reflux that may accompany pregnancy. Pregnant women who experience morning sickness are at a higher risk of tooth erosion.
3. There are several ways to minimise this risk, including rinsing your mouth with water or mouth rinse, chewing sugar free gum, smearing a bit of toothpaste over your teeth, and waiting 30 minutes before brushing after vomiting.
4. Watch for signs of gum disease related to pregnancy and if they appear, quickly get them treated.
5. Signs of gum disease include bad breath, swollen gums, red gums (instead of pink), and bleeding gums.
6. Put down the to***co! This is not really news to anyone, but you should stop using all to***co products. To***co products not only affect pregnant women, but also their unborn children. According to a study by the American Lung Association, to***co use doubles the likelihood of periodontitis!



























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08/08/2024

✨ Drinking green tea 🍵 is a healthy habit

Tea contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The dominant polyphenols in green tea, called catechins, may reduce risk of some types of cancer, although evidence is limited.


























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08/08/2024

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07/24/2024

✨ Bruxism is when you clench, grind or gnash your teeth. It usually occurs subconsciously, and it can happen when you’re awake or asleep.
Many people grind their teeth every now and then, especially during stressful times. But if you do it a lot, it can put extra strain on your teeth and jaws, leading to dental damage, headaches, jaw pain and other issues.
Anyone can develop bruxism, but it’s most common during childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. It’s difficult to know exactly how many people grind their teeth because it often happens during sleep.

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07/03/2024

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