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Good oral hygiene plays the most important role in improving your overall health. It also helps in making your smile more attractive. Basically, it is the practice of keeping the mouth (Teeth, Gum, Tongue) clean to prevent…
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For several years now, there has been an ongoing debate over the health risks associated with electronic cigarette use. And while there has been some research indicating that these products could be as much as 95% safer than combustible tobacco products like cigarettes, skeptics have continued to believe that they pose a serious threat to human health. Now, new…
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If you have ever wondered what makes perfect, beautiful teeth rot away, the answer is tooth decay. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand what causes decay, which can cause them to make poor oral health choices that can damage their smiles.
Tooth decay starts whenever you sit down to eat or grab a fast snack on the go. As you chew, microscopic food particles accumulate on and around your teeth, forming a sticky substance called plaque. If plaque isn’t whisked away by brushing,…
Added by Mark Montie on November 25, 2016 at 9:06am — 1 Comment
Dental problems are becoming common among people of all age groups. Even a small problem relating to your teeth can cause lot of trouble and could lead to serious long-term health issues, if you do not take care of your teeth now.
One of the most common…
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Your dentist might have recommended you to have your wisdom tooth removed, you must be looking at the options to follow the advice, but do you know the different procedures involved in extracting a wisdom tooth. The types of procedure will depend upon how your teeth are growing in. If you are considering a surgery, it is good for you to gain insight into its types.
Wisdom teeth start growing in at a very young age, but many parents make delays in taking their child to a dentist and…
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Myth is that fresh lemon juice can whiten teeth. However, Lemon juice, fresh or not, will not whiten teeth because it is very acidic and will erode your teeth. Make sure to consult your doctor before using lemon for teeth whitening. Good oral hygiene and healthy diet can help to whiten teeth and prevent further yellowing. …
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Starting a career in dentistry is not an easy task. Just like any other career, it takes a lot of effort and determination, especially in this competitive market. Getting the first clients may be quite challenging and it needs a lot to build up trust. However, as hard as it may seem, there are several measures that you can take in order to make every…
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While not as critical as health insurance, it is important to look after your teeth. To ensure the health of your teeth, look for these seven things when researching dental insurance plans.
1. Cost
Take the time to compare different annual maximum coverage every year, as well as…
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Many people often ask what gum disease has to do with diabetes; but, research has proved that when diabetes is not under control, it can lead to the development of periodontal diseases.
Studies have shown that 1 in 3 diabetic patient develop periodontitis at some stage of this disease. Diabetes is a very common health issue today, which when not controlled properly can have many serious ill effects on body.
Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes in which the bloodstream has…
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Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening. It is a great way to treat many kinds of malocclusions or bad bites. The average Invisalign price is not that much higher than regular braces and the unique advantages Invisalign offers - like being able to take the aligners out to eat and brush your teeth - often outweigh the slight difference in price.…
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Eating too much candy has the potential to “rot” your teeth .Americans still enjoy candy in moderation as part of a happy and balanced lifestyle. But it is a fact that chocolates and candies are delicious and hard-to-resist treats, still, they come in high sugar content and not good for oral health and overall health. They are known as one of the major contributors of tooth decay. …
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