Have you been putting off that last bi-yearly dental check-up? This time of year is hectic for many people, so it’s understandable that you may have overlooked that last dentist appointment before the New Year. However, December is actually the perfect month to visit your dentist. Scheduling an appointment before the New Year can help
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Extracellular polysaccharides play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria in dental plaque, report researchers from the University of Basel’s Preventative Dentistry and Oral Microbiology Clinic and Department of Biomedical Engineering in the journal PLOS ONE.The study, which looked at a selection of 21 papers published between 1979 and 20171, analysed the
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Asthma sufferers have been found to be at a much higher risk of developing gum disease, according to the findings of an innovative new piece of research.The study, which looked at a selection of 21 papers published between 1979 and 20171, analysed the relationship between asthma and oral health, with the most recent results from
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When parents or caregivers mistakenly say, “They are only baby teeth, they are going to fall out anyway” they have the wrong impression. The Age One Dental Visit sets the tone for lifelong dental health. The fact is, primary teeth serve as the guides for the permanent teeth and are critically important to the health
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Teenagers deal with all sorts of pressures and self esteems issues, and their appearance are high on that list; so, what do you do when they say their smile isn’t as bright and white as they want it to be? As parents, we strive to help our kids feel better about themselves; but before you
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There may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent cavities and gum disease, but the Canadian Dental Association says that, for dentists, the proof is in a patient’s mouth.The Associated Press looked at the most rigorous research over the past decade and found the evidence of flossing having benefit was “weak,
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You go to great lengths caring for the things that mean a lot to you. Your body, your skin and your hair all get the TLC they deserve. Are your teeth getting the same love?Prevention is the best way to maintain a healthy smile. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and cutting down
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Brush twice a day, floss often, use mouthwash…and eat? The secret to healthy teeth for life might be in the refrigerator. Certain foods can help prevent cavities and tooth decay, keep plaque (sticky bacteria filled-film that can cover the teeth and gums) at bay, and even freshen breath. Read on to learn how to impress
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Why do some people develop cavities even though they always brush their teeth carefully while others are less stringent regarding dental hygiene yet do not have any holes? Ultimately, both have bacteria on the surface of their teeth which can attack the enamel. Enamel forms via the mineralization of specific enamel proteins. If the outer
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The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out.Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known in the far reaches of your mouth. Wisdom teeth officially the third molars are the
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