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What to Do After a Tooth Extraction?

16 January 2012

There are instances where a tooth has a hopeless prognosis that your dentist can suggest no treatment other than tooth extraction. With the different reasons possibly running in your head, it is very important that you first think of what to do with the space your tooth will leave after the procedure. With the technology [...]

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Your Teeth Reflect What You Eat

15 January 2012

American Dietetic Association with American Dental Association released a significant report regarding their position on oral health and nutrition. They have stated that oral health and nutrition play a synergistic relationship with each other; one affecting each other. Different researches have linked nutrition and dental health. Apparently, these scientific and epidemiologic studies point out that [...]

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What You Need to Know About Dental Plaque

12 January 2012

We might have heard from our dentists why we have gum diseases and tooth decay. Conventional dentists have pointed out the origin of most of our dental infections: dental plaque. But what is dental plaque anyway? Is it unnatural for plaque to build up on our teeth? Is it completely bad? Dental plaque is an [...]

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The Leading Cause of Tooth Loss in Americans

9 January 2012

Tooth loss has been an efficient indicator of our general dental health. This may also tell us whether we have access to dental care or not. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Americans have decreasing number of tooth loss since 1970s. We may owe this from the improved dental care and dental [...]

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People Find Dental Health Care From Daily Deal Sites

7 January 2012

In days of need, we always find a way. This comes true to us while trying to identify avenues to get lesser costs on our dental care. Apart from dental insurances, people now avail of daily deal sites as to have discount on their dental needs. An interesting article excerpted from Associated Press reports on [...]

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Mouth Rinses: Do You Need Them?

1 January 2012

As to date, toothbrushing and flossing still hold the gold standard in mechanical removal of plaque on our teeth. American Dental Association (ADA) advices the performance of at least two times a day brushing and once a day flossing. With this daily habit of removal of plaque on our teeth, tooth decay and gum problems [...]

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Dental Flossing Can Help Fertility…

5 July 2011

It has been reported today that doctors are now advising women to floss regularly if they want to improve their chances of conceiving. Reported by the BBC, the report claims that poor oral health is just as bad as obesity, one of the major contributing factors for diminishing the likelihood of getting pregnant. In a [...]

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The Dentist Of Jaipur – Funny Dental Video

29 March 2011

“The Dentist Of Jaipur” – a funny short film by Falk Peplinski Perhaps going to the dentist isn’t so bad after all!

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Dental Pain Relief Options

25 January 2011

You can get dental pain relief from over the counter analgesics, topical ointments, ice packs or from flossing. In most cases toothaches are not serious. They are often caused by food particles lodged between the teeth. That’s why flossing helps. You should call your dentist for an appointment if the problem lasts longer than 24 [...]

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Tips for Dental Floss Use to Make Flossing Easier

15 December 2010

Dental Floss for Oral Hygiene The use of dental floss is an important step for good oral hygiene. Research indicates that only 10-40% of people who brush their teeth also floss on a regular basis. That may be due to difficulty using the material or discomfort. The advice here should help with those things. The [...]

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