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Dairy and its Positive Effect on Dental Health

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The consumption of dairy products on a regular basis is essential for excellent oral health – and even bone health. However, there is only little research on how dairy helps dental health. But a 2013 study finds that cheese and other dairy products can help the teeth fight cavities. The study looked at a sample … Continued

Cleaning before You Clean: What’s on your Toothbrush?

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According to Maria L. Geisinger, a professor of periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Dentistry, toothbrush storage and care are necessary to ensure that we achieve excellent oral health and we maximize plaque removal. There are hundreds of different classes of microorganisms in the oral cavity, and these can be transferred … Continued

Toothpaste Ingredients to Watch Out For

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One of the saddest truths about oral health is that many do not look at the ingredients of the toothpaste that they purchase. They have blind faith that the manufacturers have the customers’ best interests at heart, and that there are no chemicals in there that could even do more harm than good. Sodium Fluoride … Continued

Choosing the Best Toothpaste

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There are many difficult choices that we have to make in life – and your toothpaste should be one of them. With the wide variety of choices and benefits that they promote, how do you know which one works best for you? We all have our own oral health needs, so it is important that … Continued

Which Toothpaste Is Right For You?

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These days, the options are endless when it comes to oral health care products. The advances we have made in oral health care are great, however, when looking for the right toothpaste, the options can be overwhelming. How do you know which whitening toothpaste is most effective? Should you buy a toothpaste for sensitive teeth … Continued

Biker Loses Dentures on Busy Highway

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Most of the time, when you run into traffic here in Austin, it’s due to construction or another fender bender. Well, a traffic jam that recently occurred in Spain was due to a very unusual reason. Earlier this month, a motorcyclist brought traffic in Madrid to a complete stop when he pulled over to look … Continued

Spring (Teeth) Cleaning

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With the approach of spring often comes some much need cleaning. Maybe you’ll take some time to clean out your attic or reorganize your garage. Maybe you’ll finally get around to some of the dusting you’ve been putting off. There’s no better way to welcome the fresh new season then with a little cleanliness! But … Continued

Cavities In Young Children And Secondhand Smoke

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Chances are you’ve probably read, heard or experienced firsthand the effects smoking can have on dental health. Tobacco smoke can be very detrimental not only to your overall health, but also to the health of your teeth and gums. Smokers are more likely to have gum disease, experience tooth loss and test positive for oral … Continued