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What is Oil Pulling?

If you’ve perused the internet at all lately, you’ve most likely heard of oil pulling. It’s a trend that has really taken off recently that has actually been around for a long time, dating back to the Indian Ayurvedic medicine tradition that’s 3,000 years old. Many practitioners swear by this … Read More

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Are Hookahs Just As Bad as Cigarettes?

While they’ve been around for a few centuries, originating in India and Middle-Eastern countries, the use of hookahs has seen a resurgence recently in America. A hookah is a water pipe that is used to smoke tobacco that comes in several different flavors. Unlike typical cigarette smoking, hookah smoking is … Read More

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What to do if Your Filling Comes Out

It can be a moment of panic. You crunch down on something, and the crunch was a little louder than expected. You assess the damage and realize that a filling has come out. It’s freaky and can even be a little bit painful now that the previously restored tooth is … Read More

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Tips on Removing Plaque

We’ve all heard the importance of removing plaque from our teeth and how over time, the sticky film of bacteria on our teeth can harden into tartar, which is much more difficult to remove and damaging to our teeth and gums. Dental plaque also contains the bacteria that converts sugar … Read More

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How Mouthwash Works

While everyone knows the importance of brushing and flossing daily, many people wonder about the importance of using mouthwash as part of their daily oral care routine. While it does work well for freshening your breath instantly, your mouthwash is doing more for you. Here’s a look at how mouthwash … Read More

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Silk Worm the Key to Helping Those with Dry Mouth Disease

If you’ve never heard the term before, Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition in which ulcers inside the mouth damage the tear ducts and salivary glands, leaving the patient with a constant dry mouth. Saliva is an important part of keeping your mouth from being overwhelmed with the bacteria that cause … Read More

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Choosing the Right Toothpaste

So you may not put a lot of thought into all the different types of toothpaste available in the toothpaste aisle unless you have a specific issue with your teeth that you’re addressing. Are they really all that different after all? While many of them boast special features targeting specific … Read More

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Common Mistakes People Make with Dentures

If you’ve recently been fitted with dentures, you may be thinking that you don’t have to take care of them as much as your natural teeth. The truth is, it’s important to maintain great oral care practices as you transition into having them. With great oral care, your dentures can … Read More

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What Goes into a Smile Makeover

Popular among many reality shows, the smile makeover is a means of improving the appearance of your smile through one or several cosmetic dentistry procedures. Common procedures that are included as part of an overall strategy include dental veneers, composite bonding, dental implants and teeth whitening. Essentially, a smile makeover … Read More

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Ways to Cope with Tooth Sensitivity

If you’ve lived with tooth sensitivity for a while, you’ve felt the sudden shock that comes with drinking something really hot or ice cold, but can’t seem to give up your morning coffee. If you have sensitive teeth, here are some ways to help ease the shock. Tip #1: Be … Read More

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