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With the hot summer months ahead, many Americans are now turning to desserts to cool off from the heat. Seasonal favorites include ice cream, frozen custard, frozen yogurt, soda floats, and fruit pops. While these might make your taste buds sing, most desserts are nothing but bad news for your teeth. Desserts contain high amounts … Continued
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We are all familiar with “bad” food. Hard candy, citrus fruit, and foods high in sugar or acidity aren’t generally good for your teeth and dental health as a whole. What is “good” food, then? The short answer is calcium. When most of us think of calcium, we think of milk and other dairy products. … Continued
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If you are worried about the health of your jawbones and mouth, it can be frightening to see receding gums. If you see symptoms of gum recession, it is best to go to the dentist immediately as this can signal more problems in your oral health. Don’t downplay the condition by thinking that simple brushing … Continued
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Tooth whitening procedures are very common, and if you have undergone one or are thinking of one, you are investing in your smile. The process itself is easy and painless, and can leave you feeling refreshed and more confident. However, the effects of tooth whitening, whether professional or not, are not permanent and will fade … Continued
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Taking care of the space between your teeth is important, especially if you want to avoid bacterial infections like gingivitis. Dental floss is equally important to your health as regularly brushing your teeth. Making this part of your daily routine is the best way to combat gum disease. Flossing is a way to get in … Continued
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Dental emergencies cannot be easily predicted, and unfortunately tooth injuries are more common than one might home. Because it’s impossible to know where and when dental injuries will strike, it’s good to prepare yourself for the worst by learning what habits or activities might put your teeth at risk. Here are some of the most … Continued
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Toothbrushing isn’t exactly an art, but there are some differences in the ways that people perform this practice. Some people don’t use the standard toothbrush anymore, preferring the ergonomic toothbrush that many claim to be more effective. This means that these toothbrushes are supposed to increase the efficiency with which you use the brush and … Continued
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Even if you brush your teeth every day, you might find that you suffer from oral health conditions that are embarrassing or otherwise distracting from your every day life. If you want to have great looking teeth that feel and look amazing, you need to combine your oral health routine with a comprehensive regimen that … Continued
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Poor dental hygiene causes tooth decay and other oral conditions including dental pulp diseases. Poor maintenance of your mouth could leave your smile in danger of cavities and other plaque attacks. If you have an untreated cavity, the center of the tooth–or the pulp–could be damaged. These pulps house the sensitive nerves and blood vessels … Continued
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If you’ve ever gotten a bit too excited when taking that first bite of a hot dish, you’ve likely experienced a burned mouth. It can be uncomfortable to deal with the searing pain associated with burning your tongue or gums. While this happens to everyone, there are ways you can provide some quick relief for … Continued