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Dental Hygiene
Woman holding her cheek, trying to comfort the pain of a tooth abscess.
While there are many causes for a toothache, abscesses are among the worst ways to get one. The pain that’s associated with a tooth abscess can be debilitating, radiating from the tooth to your neck or ear, and leaving it untreated can lead to a serious, life-threatening condition. To learn more about tooth abscesses and...
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Dental Care for Kids – FAQs When it’s time for small children to go to their first dentist appointment, it can be overwhelming, not just for them, but also for their parents. On top of needing to keep their children calm and collected as their dentists examine their teeth, parents need to stay on top...
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Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth is a condition where your salivary glands aren’t able to produce enough saliva to properly lubricate the mouth. This causes your mouth to feel constantly parched, which can be quite uncomfortable. It can also cause other symptoms such as bad breath, cracked lips, or a dry throat. The average...
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woman holding floss
The Benefits of Flossing Dental floss is an integral part of an at-home dental care routine. After all, using it consistently makes for a healthier mouth and a healthier you, overall. We talk a lot about flossing, but we often skip over the fundamentals of why flossing is important, to begin with. So, let’s get...
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woman pouring mouthwash into glass
You may not know it, but mouthwash isn’t only for controlling bad breath. Mouth wash is a valuable tool to have at your disposal when you are trying to build a healthy oral care routine. Right now, you may be using a mouthwash that functions more cosmetically to only reduce or prevent bad breath. But,...
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How to Deal with Dental Anxiety Even though going to the dentist is generally seen as a normal part of life, many people are prone to feeling some degree of anxiety when it’s their time to go. Dental care is an essential part of maintaining overall health, and if someone feels anxious about a procedure,...
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The Best Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth Eating is, of course, one of the few things that everyone needs to do, so it’s important to eat well in order to keep our bodies healthy and happy for as long as possible. Doctors everywhere recommend that we eat a balanced diet consisting of mostly fruits...
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Image of a woman brushing her teeth.
Tips for Brushing Your Teeth Having great oral care is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re taking care of yourself and your body. That’s why brushing (and flossing!) your teeth daily to monitor your mouth for any changes should be an integral part of your day. Everyone knows that you need to...
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Which Toothpaste is Best for You? Toothpaste in various forms has been a part of everyone’s daily lives since before the liquid stuff was put in a tube. Using it is an important part of day-to-day dental hygiene and it can make a significant difference to your overall oral health. So, that begs the question,...
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