Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips
Learn about Gingivitis
It’s one of those things you don’t want to get, but do you really know what it is? Gingivitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the gums. In fact, one of the reasons you should brush twice a day, and floss once…
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How to Brush and Floss for Kids
When it comes to brushing and flossing for kids, both tasks require good manual dexterity, or in other words, good control of the tooth brush and floss; something most kids do not develop until around age six. It is important for an adult to brush a child’s teeth twice a day to ensure the removal of plaque to prevent tooth decay…
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Gum Care 101
It’s important that on a daily basis you brush and floss your teeth. If you’re not going to floss your teeth, then you should use some other device to clean in between your teeth. Some of the other devices are little inter dental brushes, stimulants, dental tape. All of these can be used effectively to clean in between…
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Preventing Bad Breath – How Do I Prevent Bad Breath?
Prevent bad breath by brushing your teeth and flossing twice a day, especially after meals that contain food and spices known to cause bad breath. Remember to brush your tongue, or try using a tongue scraper, to remove any trapped food and plaque caught in the tiny hair-like fibers on the tongue…
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What Causes Bad Breath?
The food we eat can adversely affect our breath. Odors from garlic, onions, cabbage, and certain spices may result in halitosis when the suspected food is absorbed into the blood tream after digestion. When the blood has transferred to the lungs…
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Treating Gum Disease May Lower Blood Glucose In Type 2 Diabetics
People with type 2 diabetes often have a difficult time controlling their blood glucose levels. I have first-hand knowledge of this fact, because my husband was recently hospitalized for this very reason. Aside from the obvious reasons for an influx in blood glucose, there are often hidden factors that may be contributing…
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Fluoride FAQ
Listed below are answers to commonly asked questions about fluoride, such as how it prevents tooth decay and why it is added to drinking water. Select a question to view the Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) response.
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