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Aging and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of
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Double Duty
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2023.
If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your
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Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 26, 2023.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While
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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 19, 2023.
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues.
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How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2023.
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get
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How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 05, 2023.
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw
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Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 28, 2023.
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek.
Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if
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Dental X-rays and Your Child
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 21, 2023.
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 14, 2023.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few:
Gum disease
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Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 07, 2023.
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 31, 2023.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into
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Sippy Cups
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2023.
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy.
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 17, 2023.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their
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What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 10, 2023.
Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a
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Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration.
What is rotation
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Which type of mouthwash is best?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush
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