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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
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips, Life Tips
Tagged coconut oil, dental health, oil pulling
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
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Science, Dental Tips
Tagged dc dental, dental health, dental tips, sensitive teeth, tooth sensitivity
Toothaches Caused by Sinus Infections
Toothaches are down there with hangnails and doing your taxes when it comes to favorite things to experience. A toothache can also be a bit scary if you’re not sure what’s causing the pain. If you’re also in the midst of a sinus infection, the toothache can be part of … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Science
Tagged dc dental, dental health, sinus infection, toothache
Dental Health Effects of Electronic Cigarettes
Over the past few years, a new product has entered the market that is touting itself as a “safer alternative” to cigarettes. Electronic or e-cigarettes are smokeless cigarettes that give the user a nicotine fix but without the tobacco and chemicals contained in the smoke of a traditional cigarette, but … Read More
Posted in Arizona, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged dental health, e-cigarettes, electronic cigarettes
Tongue Cleaning Tips and Benefits
While brushing and flossing is definitely emphasized every time you visit the dentist, there’s another important area that’s not touched upon as often. According to the ADA, about half of the adult population of the US have chronic halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Studies have shown that 80-90 percent of … Read More
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Procedures, Dental Tips
Tagged benefits, dental health, dental tips, tips, tongue cleaning
Breaking News Report: Smoking and Chewing Tobacco VERY BAD FOR YOUR TEETH!
This just in from science.. Using tobacco products can cause oral health problems. Just in case you were not aware, cigarettes and chewing tobacco can affect your teeth and gums in a serious way, and here’s more data on the subject. Tobacco products are known to lead to gum disease … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Health
Tagged bad habits, dental health, smoking, snus, tobacco
Opening Stuff with my Teeth: Yay or Nay?
It’s been a habit since we were kids. No scissors handy? Just rip the candy wrapper open with your teeth. As we get older, sometimes the habit sticks. No bottle opener? Just open your beer with your teeth. You’ll be considered the toughest guy in the bar.. And you’ll have … Read More
Posted in Dental Tips
Tagged bad habits, dental health
Chewing Ice and Your Teeth
Especially during a hot summer day here in Arizona, it’s common for people to chomp down on ice cubes to help them cool down. The problem is that chewing ice really does a number on your teeth. Good oral hygiene habits and proper dental care should make for a lifetime … Read More
Posted in Dental Education
Tagged bad habits, chewing ice, dental health, tooth sensitivity
Things to think about when you floss
Flossing your teeth correctly is extremely important to good oral hygiene. Flossing removes plaque on and between your teeth. If the plaque is not removed, the bacteria attacks the enamel in your teeth, causing cavities, halitosis (bad breath) and even tooth loss. Flossing effectively removes plaque and should be done … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged dental health, Flossing
Are electronic cigarettes bad for your teeth?
It’s no secret that cigarettes pose a risk to our oral health. The smoke in a traditional cigarette contains ammonia, carbon monoxide and acetone among several others, which cause discoloration, plaque buildup and bad breath. E-cigarettes don’t produce smoke. Instead, they produce vapor from the liquid inside them. That liquid … Read More
Posted in Dental Health
Tagged dental health, e-cigarettes
