Spit Your Way To Mouth Cancer and Tooth Decay

There is a belief in some areas that good oral hygiene can offset the destructive effects of spit tobacco. That belief couldn’t be farther from the truth. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a government agency dealing with oral health, “there is no evidence that brushing and flossing will [...]

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Handling Common Dental Emergencies

A dental emergency can occur at any time, and one needs to be prepared to handle it properly. Being properly informed can mean difference between saving the tooth and losing it. A look at the types of dental emergencies that may arise:
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Explaining Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is quite a common occurrence, and comes and goes, over time. Root sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity, is commonly known as tooth sensitivity. One is known to suffer from tooth sensitivity, when hot, cold, sweet, or very acidic foods and drinks make one’s teeth painful, or become sensitive.
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Dental Sealants: Cavity Prevention for Groovy Teeth

Are your teeth groovy? Not in a Saturday Night Fever 70’s way, but in deep crevices on the biting surfaces of your molars. If they are groovy then dental sealants are a great cavity prevention.
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Candy Lovers, Sweet Tooth’s, Sugar Addicts Beware!

Sugar gets a bad rap. It is blamed on being the culprit or cause of tooth decay. This is not true. Does that mean it is ok to bring on the Candy?
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Brighter Teeth, Brighter Smile, Brighter Life

Up until a few years ago, the process of teeth whitening was so complex that it involved numerous trips to a dentist, wasting hundreds if not thousands of dollars, and wasting hours of your precious time. Technological advances in the last ten years have made that all a thing of the past. Now it’s possible [...]

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Good Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Gum Infection

What can you do to prevent gum infection? One of the signs of gum infection is gum bleeding. Find out how proper oral hygiene can help to stop bleeding gum.
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Dental X-Rays - Why Does Your Dentist Want Them?

Have you ever wondered why your dentist wants dental X-Rays. Doesn’t he know that you’re broke, they make you gag, you’re in a hurry to get back to work? You don’t have any pain so obviously nothing is wrong. So why does he always want to take them at your routine checkup [...]

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Oral Hygiene and Heart Health

Oral hygiene is more than good grooming. It’s import to your overall health.You have a filthy mouth. In fact we all do. Think about it. The inside of your mouth is warm, wet, and dark–a perfect place for bacteria to grow. Go twenty-four hours without brushing your teeth and all the proof you need will [...]

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Bad Breath and Ketosis - Are You Trading One Problem For Another? Part 1

Likely you probably read the headline and said to yourself, bad breath and ketosis, whats that all about. Well with the new year upon us and dieters resolved to lose weight even if it kills them. It may very well apply to you or someone you know.
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