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Do you breathe through your mouth when you sleep? Do you wake up with a dry mouth? Researchers at a university in New Zealand have found that you may increase your risk of tooth decay if you breathe through your mouth when sleeping. Acidity eats away at the tooth’s enamel and the acid … Continued
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Isn’t it awful when you’re talking to someone with bad breath and you’re trying to discreetly breathe in another direction? Isn’t it even worse when you’re trying to hide your bad breath? Halitosis, commonly called bad breath, can be caused by many different things and can be treated in many different ways. Here are … Continued
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President’s Day: Electing Good Dental Health Did you know that many presidents have struggled with dental health? Despite being the Commander-in-Chief, many presidents dealt with tooth decay and pain. Here are 4 presidents that struggled with dental health: George Washington The first president of the United States struggled with tooth decay and pain … Continued
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From crunching on ice at a Houston Texans game to using your canines to open your child’s snack, there are many habits that can severely damage teeth. Here are 7 things that can damage your teeth and your overall oral health. Overbrushing While it’s critical to brush your teeth thoroughly, twice a day, … Continued
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Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars people get generally in their teenage years or early twenties. When wisdom teeth come in, your dentist examines them to determine whether or not they need to be removed. While every mouth is different, about 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed each … Continued
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While used interchangeably, canker sores and cold sores are different. Canker and cold sores have many differences including where they pop up and what causes them. Here are the main differences between canker and cold sores, along with some tips on how to treat both types of sores. Where the Sores Show Up … Continued
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There is a great option for people who want straight teeth, but don’t want to deal with the painful experience of braces. Invisalign offers people the ability to straighten their teeth by wearing plastic aligner trays that are invisible and removable. Here are the top 3 reasons Invisalign is a great alternative to braces. … Continued
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We all know that we should eat a balanced diet and we all know that a daily oral care routine is important. But if you’re in the mood for a snack, you can choose the following items to satisfy your hunger and improve your oral health. Apples Apples stimulate saliva flow, which helps wash … Continued
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New Year’s Eve is the last big bang of the year. As the holiday season comes to an end, all of your friends and loved ones will come together to celebrate the last night of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. A new year for many people means new goals to set and achieve. … Continued
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Most of the time, a stocking stuffer ranges from things like candy and hot wheels or lip gloss. While the generic stocking stuffers are always sure to please the kiddos, why not try something a little more healthy and unexpected? There are a million health-related goodies that kids will marvel over without even knowing how … Continued