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Pros and Cons of Mouthwash

Fresh Breath Mouthwash reduces bad breath temporarily. It comes in different flavors that you can choose from and works by killing bacteria that cause bad breath. It leaves you with minty fresh breath. Fights cavities Mouthwash contains fluoride that’s effective in fighting off cavities. It helps demineralization and cavitation of your teeth. Mouthwash contains a small percentage of sodium fluoride that protects your teeth from decaying. Prevents Gum Disease An anti-plaque or anti-septic mouthwash prevents the growth of bacteria that cause various oral issues such as gingivitis.

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How Mouth Health Can Affect Whole Body Health

Oral hygiene is something that everyone needs to pay attention to as it affects general well-being at each phase of life. Maintaining a healthy mouth helps to maintain a healthy body, improves social communications, inspires confidence, and motivates one to habits of prosperity. The mouth provides a gauge of health for the rest of the body, giving signs of general wellness or disease. Oral canker sores might be the principal indications of a viral infection such as HIV or Herpes, mouth ulcers could be indicative of Crohn’s disease, visible changes in the teeth can help determine if a patient has an eating disorder, gums that have white blotches or that are oozing lymphatic liquid can be symptoms of a blood disease, and lower mandible issues can be an early pointer of osteoporosis.

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Energy Drinks: An Acid Trip For Your Teeth

Avoiding the Dental consequences of energy drinks When it comes to oral hygiene, there are many enemies that stand in the way of achieving optimal dental health. Among these are sugar, sodium, artificial sweeteners and many more acidic foods that can cause major damage to teeth. One of the most costly consequences of consuming high sugar beverages is their impact on the deterioration of any person’s teeth. This is especially prominent in energy drinks, as they contain ungodly amounts of sugar and additives.

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What Are The Most Common Dental Problems?

Dental problems are surprisingly common. You might think that daily brushing will protect you from developing any issues. Brushing twice a day and flossing daily will protect your mouth from many harmful issues. Remember, the most important thing do for your dental health is to visit a dentist every six months. 1. Tooth Decay/Cavities Tooth decay is the process of bacteria breaking down the enamel of your tooth. This occurs when plaque sits on your tooth long enough for the bacteria to create an acid.

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Is Teeth Whitening Bad For Your Teeth?

Having a beautiful white and sparkling smile can make all the difference in first impressions. Nobody likes to have yellow stained teeth. They just aren’t attractive. Thankfully there are many ways to remove stains from our teeth, and one of the most popular ways to do this is through teeth whitening. Teeth whitening has been around for a long time. However, some people are a bit sketchy about this whole procedure and wonder if it is safe.

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5 Teeth Healthy Snacks

Snacking can be dangerous to our healthy eating plans because many snack foods fall way outside of being healthy. Snacks are often salty and crunchy and sometimes sweet. Many of these foods are not only bad for our diet, but they’re bad for our teeth. Keeping your snacks in check can be good for both your waistline and your gum line. Here are six foods we suggest keeping handy for snacking.

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How to Help Your Kid Have the Perfect Back to School Smile

School supplies? Check! New school clothes? Check! But, what about a beautiful back to school smile? Depending on the child, he or she may or may not be excited about the summer ending and school beginning. In the hustle and bustle of adjusting to the school year, don’t forget about the importance of a great oral health routine. Here are three ways you can help your child return to school with a bright and beautiful smile.

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Signs That Show You Have A Cavity

Food is a thing we all enjoy – but it can be uncomfortable when there is a presence of a cavity. Below are some warning signs of cavities; if you have one or more, contact your dentist immediately. Toothache with an unknown cause. If you have injured your teeth or if you have a sinus infection, then it’s possible you will also have a toothache. But if it happens suddenly and out of nowhere, with no known cause, it’s most likely because of a cavity.

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Tips for Showing Your Child How to Brush Their Teeth

Tooth decay can start as early as with baby teeth. As soon as the teeth appear, it is time to start brushing them. A child’s teeth should be brushed twice a day – once in the morning, once at night. Practicing flossing on baby teeth is a good way to help your child get into the habit of flossing. Baby teeth are easier to floss; by the time they have permanent teeth, they will already be used to flossing and will be up for the challenge.

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Brushing and Flossing Tips

When it comes to cleaning your teeth, here are tips to help you maintain great oral hygiene. Brushing: Position your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums. Move the toothbrush back and forth in gentle, short strokes. Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces. Use the tip of the toothbrush to clean the inside surfaces of your front teeth, using gentle strokes in an up and down motion.

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