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Something that we are all afraid of as people is having bad breath and leaving a poor first impression on anyone, whether its a hot date or your boss. Some of the common symptoms of bad breath include; smoking, not brushing properly, and eating the wrong foods. We all think its as easy as chewing a piece of gum to remedy the situation, but it can be a little more complicated than that.



Some of the more common remedies to get rid of bad breath include:

1. Drinking plenty of… Continue

After years of scientific research on the safety of dental amalgam, on July 28th, 2009 the FDA has re-affirmed that dental amalgam is in fact a safe dental restorative material.



The FDA has created a classification system for the mercury based material. There are two classes; class I (low risk) and class II (moderate risk). This classification system places dental amalgam in the same category as gold fillings.



The AGD… Continue

There has been a slow but steady rising trend of adult braces in the country.



As reported by the San Bernardino sun, there are over 1 million adults in the U.S with braces now.



Also according to the recent survey taken, there is a 37% increase in adult brace's from 1994 to 2004.



Most doctors are finding that the average customer is getting braces primarily for cosmetic purposes and for no other reason.… Continue

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century.

A recent study has shown that aloe vera tooth gel is considered (by some) to be a replacement for toothpaste because it is as effective at cleaning the teeth and gums as well as fighting cavities. Aloe vera is also a great substitute for patients with sensitive teeth and gums.… Continue

Talk about brushing your teeth on the go! The tooth taxi has landed in Dallas, TX and is helping local elementary school kids with educating them about proper hygiene as well as taking care of any of their dental needs. The tooth taxi program also spent over a year in Oregon, one of the nation’s highest populations with tooth decay.



What about in your community? Do you think having a traveling tooth taxi would be a great way to have… Continue

A Third of Sheffield Does Not See Dentist



The UK Star recently reported that one third of the population of Sheffield, England does not go to a NHS dentist.



These numbers are centered on the fact that more and more people have been going to hospitals for emergency dental surgery. According to Dr. Spencer Pitfield he states, “It's an alarming number of people. These figures underline once again the Labour Government's appalling failure on NHS dentistry”



Do you… Continue