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Healthy teeth equals a healthy body

There’s more to brushing and flossing than simply avoiding cavities: a healthy mouth is essential to your overall health. The link between oral health and reduced risk of heart disease has long been...

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Caveman diet meant prehistoric teeth were healthier

Our ancient cave-dwelling ancestors had healthier teeth than we do, according to a DNA analysis of calcified plaque from prehistoric skeletons. Australian researchers blame the devolution of our oral...

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The best of both worlds: A vegetarian diet and a healthy smile

It may seem contradictory at first- shouldn’t fruits and vegetables promote nutrition and health? Yet vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists often experience tooth discoloration and more cavities due...

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Add antioxidants to your diet to improve your oral health

The importance of oral health can’t be overstated. Healthy teeth and gums have been linked to better health throughout the entire body. Aside from the basics, like avoiding sugar and visiting your...

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Sore throat? Don’t throw away your toothbrush

It was once common wisdom to discard a toothbrush if you felt a sore throat coming on, lest you risk infecting yourself or others. But new research suggests there may be little point in doing that,...

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Drink green tea for oral health

Green tea boasts many positive health effects, but did you know sipping the brew could also be be good for your teeth and gums? A study by Japanese researchrers in the Journal of Periodontology...

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Get your dental myths and facts straight

With so much information available so easy to us, it’s easy to be misled by false information about what’s best for our oral health. So get your facts straight about common myths and confirm some...

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Care for your teeth for overall health

Your teeth are more than just chomping tools for tearing apart food before it’s digested, and it’s useful to think of your mouth as a window to the rest of your body. Poor oral health and unhealthy...

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Wisdom teeth: Should they stay or go?

While it was once conventional wisdom to extract your wisdom teeth, dentists nowadays are taking a more nuanced approach. Many are now saying that if the teeth aren’t causing any problems as they grow...

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Gum disease-causing bacterium also destroys jaws

The dastardly bacterium known as NI1060, newly discovered by scientists as the cause of gum disease, could have a dual effect of also destroying jawbones. A study from the University of Michigan found...

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Eat healthy for the sake of your teeth

Most of what we eat is actually harmful to our teeth, from sugary sodas to sticky candies that cling to our enamel and gradually wear away at the protective coating on our pearly whites. These foods...

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Milk after breakfast fights against plaque

A small glass of milk shortly after breakfast could help reduce plaque buildup in the mouth. Along with being one of the best natural sources of calcium available, milk replenishes the teeth with...

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Natural alternatives to toothbrushes

Dentists remind you to brush after every meal, but who actually carries a toothbrush and toothpaste to work? Or on a night out? Luckily, nature offers numerous healthy and plaque-fighting foods to...

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Milk after breakfast fights against plaque

A small glass of milk shortly after breakfast could help reduce plaque buildup in the mouth. Along with being one of the best natural sources of calcium available, milk replenishes the teeth with...

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Natural alternatives to toothbrushes

Dentists remind you to brush after every meal, but who actually carries a toothbrush and toothpaste to work? Or on a night out? Luckily, nature offers numerous healthy and plaque-fighting foods to...

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Pregnant? A baby bump is no excuse for bumping dental care

Expectant mothers may already have a lot on their minds health-wise, but it would be a mistake to ignore the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Hormonal changes can lead to bumps on the...

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Cost effectiveness of dental implants

If you’re facing tooth loss, whether from illness or injury, dental implants may be the way to go. A recent survey, examining all available data on various tooth-replacement solutions during the...

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Soda a major contributor to tooth erosion

With or without sugar, carbonated beverages are all acidic, and can lead to erosion of tooth enamel if consumed in large quantities. While tooth erosion was rare 25 years ago, dentists note that it is...

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Quick tips to healthy teeth

Healthy teeth are essential for a healthy body, so don’t take your oral hygiene lightly. Make sure you’re doing all you can to encourage the health of your teeth and gums by incorporating the...

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Smile! Cheese could shield your teeth from erosion

Say cheese and smile, because it turns out eating a tiny bit of cheddar could help protect your teeth from the damaging effects of acidic foods and beverages such as coffee, tea and wine. The Academy...

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