Bruce A. Hester, D.M.D.

We’ve all used our teeth to tear open packaging that’s just too hard to open with our hands. However, your dentist in Kennesaw wants to remind you that there are tools designed to specifically help us open pesky packages, and those tools aren’t our teeth. Both children and adults alike can damage their teeth if they’re used for anything other than chewing food. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways tooth damage occurs when we use teeth as tools... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//why-you-shouldnt-use-your-tee/

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We’ve officially turned the page into a new calendar year, and this year, we’ve never been happier to put the previous year behind us. Even though ringing in 2021 probably looked a little different this year, there’s one thing that remains the same year after year New Year’s Resolutions. These goals strive to set us off on the right path, and your dentist in Kennesaw wants to encourage you to make this year the year you dedicate to your oral health... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//make-2021-the-year-of-oral-he/

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There are plenty of advantages to having white teeth, including the confidence to smile in pictures, good self-esteem, and a pat on the back from your dentist in Kennesaw. But sometimes, tooth whitening can be taken too far. Whitening your teeth too much or too often can actually damage your teeth and lead to other problems... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020//how-white-should-teeth-be/

An article recently published by the New York Times details one dentist’s experience seeing an increase of patients with cracked teeth over the past few months. What could be causing this? Well, all of our lives have been flipped upside down and shaken up this year, and this can cause some stress naturally. This stress may just be the cause of some dental problems, including cracked teeth. Join your dentist in Kennesaw as we share just how stress and other factors can influence your oral health... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//more-stress-more-oral-health-/

Nobody wants to experience tooth loss, but the truth is, millions of Americans are missing one or even all of their teeth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. While tooth loss can be caused by any number of things such as gum disease, trauma, or decay, your dentist in Kennesaw can often replace a missing tooth or even a whole mouth of missing teeth. But there are several treatment options available, and determining the best tooth replacement option for you depends on a variety of factors... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//are-dental-implants-better-th/

It probably comes as no surprise to hear your dentist in Kennesaw talk about all of the oral health benefits associated with drinking milk. But not all milk is created equal when it comes to building strong and healthy teeth. In fact, one of the most popular alternatives to cow’s milk, soy milk, can actually be worse for your teeth... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/20//is-soy-milk-good-for-teeth/

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Think back to the last time your nose was so stuffy you had no choice but to breathe out of your mouth. Do you remember what your mouth felt like? It was probably dry, scratchy, and almost sticky. This is appropriately known as dry mouth. While dry mouth is an annoying and uncomfortable feeling, it’s usually not serious when experienced occasionally. However, if you have a dry mouth that doesn’t go away, it could lead to some concerning oral health problems for your dentist in Kennesaw... https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/08/is-dry-mouth-serious/

There’s something comforting about getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. After all, it’s warm, it helps improve our mood, and, as your dentist in Kennesaw knows, it can also help protect our teeth. It’s true. The overall and oral health benefits of getting out into the sun every day are plentiful thanks to the power of vitamin D... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//a-dose-of-summer-sun-can-help/

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Piercings of all kinds are popular, especially among adolescents, and can help people feel a sense of individuality or self-expression. Plus, they tend to have the connotation of being cool or trendy. However, when it comes to oral piercings such as tongue or lip piercings, they also come with a host of potential problems and concerns for your dentist in Kennesaw. .. https://www.bhesterdmd.com/2020/07/risks-of-oral-piercings/

It’s important to brush and floss your teeth every day to maintain good oral health. But what does it mean when your gums hurt afterward? Is it normal for gums to be sore or even bleed while flossing or shortly after flossing? Let’s check in with your dentist in Kennesaw to see just what may be causing your gum pain... https://www.bhesterdmd.com///does-flossing-cause-gum-pain/

Every June is recognized as National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month and serves to increase awareness of migraines and headaches, as well as to recognize them as truly neurological diseases that are often debilitating. But what, exactly, is your dentist in Kennesaw doing talking about a neurological disease? Aren’t dentists only focused on oral health? Well, the truth is, while dentists are responsible for helping people maintain good oral health, there are also connections between oral health and other areas of the body, including headaches and migraines... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//june-is-national-migraine-hea/

The most common treatment to combat the symptoms of asthma is the use of an inhaler. However, these devices full of life-saving medication may cause some oral health problems. During this Asthma Awareness Month, your dentist in Kennesaw wants to help by sharing some ways that asthma patients may be at an increased risk for certain oral health conditions, and how they can reduce that risk... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//can-asthma-inhalers-cause-ora/

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Dental emergencies can happen to anyone and at any time, even to those who brush and floss regularly. The truth is, even if you practice great dental hygiene, there are still some things that can increase your risk of a dental emergency. Let’s check in with your dentist in Kennesaw to see the top five things that can put you at increased risk... https://www.bhesterdmd.com//5-things-that-increase-your-r/