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Dentist talks about the importance of baby teeth

Baby teeth (or primary teeth) are temporary, so why do we care about them? Many parents overlook the importance of baby teeth and don’t realize they serve functions other than biting and chewing....

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The Infection You Don’t Want to Catch

Summer brings with it a lot of really great things: beach trips, long lazy days, and fresh food from your garden. It also brings with it an increased chance of catching MRSA, according to a new study...

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Ask Well: Long-Term Use of Nicotine Gum

What are the long-term effects of using nicotine gum? In small doses, like those contained in the gum, nicotine is generally considered safe. But it does have stimulant properties that can raise blood...

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Who Isn’t Afraid Of The Dentist?

Like most sane people, I’m terrified of the dentist. It’s a reasonable fear. After all, dentists reach into your open mouth with pointed metal objects and jab around until you spit blood. I’ve been...

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What is the best order of brushing teeth, flossing, tongue scraping, and...

This a great question. Given the composition of mouthwashes available at pharmacies here is the ideal sequence in a nutshell:   Complete Interproximal Cleaning – Waterpik, Flossing, Proxabrush, etc....

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Common Dental Mistakes

‘Snapping’ Your Floss     So you’re flossing, which is a good thing (according to the American Dental Association, you should be doing it daily), but how you floss matters, too. As the American Dental...

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Mom’s kiss can spread cavities to baby

When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist...

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Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person’s Teeth

As people age and have trouble caring for themselves, they may also struggle to care for their mouths and teeth. The American Dental Association offers these tips for people who care for seniors:...

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Myths and Facts About Decay

  Sugar Is the Prime Cause of Cavities Myth, but it’s almost a fact. The truth is, acid produced by bacteria in your mouth is the cause of cavities, says Kimberly A. Harms, DDS, an American Dental...

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