How To Care For Your Teeth When You’re Sick
Did you know that some people actually feel better when they brush their teeth if they have the flu or a cold? Well, you can probably feel the same, but you need to try first. A lot of people neglect their dental health when they have a cold. But you need to care for your…
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An Overview Of Enamel Hypoplasia
Enamel hypoplasia or hypoplastic teeth is when your enamel forms incorrectly while teeth develop. This condition can affect baby teeth and permanent teeth. It makes the enamel thin, making your teeth prone to tooth decay and other dental diseases. Tooth enamel is a hard tissue of the body on the teeth. It is the hardest…
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Breastfeeding And Dental Health: The Impact On Moms And Infants
We often fail to think of the more minor things when dealing with everyday activities. Breastfeeding, for example, is a natural occurrence where mothers provide nutrition to their young. It has many effects on the mother and the child, mostly positive. Many people however, fail to consider the impact it has on the mother and…
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Keeping Your Mouth Young: Aging and Dental
Aging affects all the tissues in the body, including your mouth and teeth. Unfortunately, aging is not always ‘attractive,’ which affects dental health as well. Dental health is often at risk, and aging increases said risk. Unfortunately, this is something that older adults cannot avoid. The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics predicts that US…
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The Importance Of Replacing Lost Teeth
Did you know that over 120 million people in the US do not have at least one tooth? Shocking, isn’t it? Actually, it is pretty common for adults to lose their teeth. Experts estimate that by age 50, you could lose an average of 12 teeth. It can occur due to injury, poor dental health,…
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13 Things You Didn’t Know Your Dentist Was Doing At Your Checkup
Most people skip dental check-ups thinking that they are only missing the basic cleaning and advice on how to better care for teeth. However, you are missing so much more! And this article will tell you just how much. Sometimes, dentists don’t tell you everything they do during the check-up to make you more comfortable.…
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