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What’s in Toothpaste?

MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that helps remineralize tooth enamel and protects teeth from decay. The American Dental Association calls fluoride “nature’s cavity fighter,” and toothpaste must contain it in order to receive the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance. FluorideToothpaste containing fluoride is […]

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The Negative Effects Of Mouth-Breathing

WE ALL KNOW WHAT it’s like to have a cold, with a nose so stuffy that you can’t breathe through it. At times like that, we breathe through our mouths instead, and that’s pretty much how it should work. Mouth-breathing is an emergency backup, not the default. There are many negative effects of mouth-breathing full-time, […]

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The Battle Against Bad Breath

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE than being in the middle of a social situation and suddenly realizing you have bad breath. Whether it’s a first date or a job interview, having bad breath can steal away a person’s confidence and ruin a wonderful moment. But why does this happen? How Bad Breath Works Sometimes bad breath is […]

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Don’t Forget To Clean That Tongue!

YOU HEAR ALL THE TIME about the importance of brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day, and you hear almost as often about the importance of daily flossing. What you probably don’t hear a lot is that, if we want to maintain good oral health and hygiene, it’s also important for us to […]

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Cause, Effect, And Prevention Of Dry Mouth

HAVE YOU EVER woken up with your mouth feeling like a barren desert? Then you’ve probably experienced dry mouth, although it can be even more severe, making it difficult to speak or even eat. Dry mouth affects a tenth of the population, but why is it such a problem, why does it happen, and what […]

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Better Your Dental Health by Kicking a Bad Habit

We all know how dangerous tobacco can be for our body as a whole, but it may take more time to understand the effects it can have on our dental health. You’ll definitely notice the effects of smoking in other places first–like with your lungs and breathing–but if you take it on as a regular habit, […]

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Dealing with Embarrassing Dental Issues

No person on this Earth is perfect: and some of us will have to put up with pesky dental problems that others will not. Whether you’ve got bad breath or you can’t seem to rid yourself of those painful canker sores that pop up, a dentist can help you get to the source of your […]

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Dental Health 101: Avoid Bleeding Gums

For some people, taking care of your teeth can be hard work. In reality, it goes much deeper than just making sure you brush your teeth everyday. You have to be proactive about your oral health and the more serious you are about it now, the more years of wellbeing you’ll get out of your […]

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