10
Oct
After Sandy, Are You Hurricane-Ready?
Satellite image of Hurricane Sandy harassing the east coast.Live in a hurricane danger zone? This coming hurricane season, you might want to prepare more than ever before. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atlantic Hurric...
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10
Oct
Periodontal Disease Can Affect Your Overall Health
Eating right and exercising are basic tenants of good health. After all, watching your waistline does more than just make you look trim and fit - it plays an important part in your overall physical health and self-esteem. But did you know that in addition to eating right...
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10
Oct
How Oil Pulling Can Supplement Your Oral Health
Before the days of expensive dental products and advanced oral technology, people relied on remedies made from ingredients in their own homes to maintain health. Oil pulling, a traditional Indian folk remedy, is an age-old solution that specifically addresses common oral health...
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10
Oct
Where Does My Morning Breath Come From?
Morning breath is a pretty unpleasant problem that affects most people. Thankfully, there are steps that you can take to reduce the problem and help your breath smell a little fresher when you wake up. What Causes Morning Breath? Morning breath is usually caused b...
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10
Oct
Learn Why Diet Soda Is Horrible For Your Smile
You might think you’re doing your body a favor by choosing diet soda and avoiding all the sugar that’s packed into other soft drinks, but diet soda can actually be deadly for your smile. Did you know it’s full of acids that can erode your teeth, leading to cavities and de...
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10
Oct
First trimester to baby: Oral care tips for pregnant women
Pregnancy and the hormonal changes it entails can have a significant impact on the pH balance of your mouth. These changes create the ideal conditions for harmful bacteria to flourish, so pregnant women are more predisposed to the development of plaque, tooth decay and periodon...
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10
Oct
Drink This, Not That: Cocktails That Won’t Damage Your Teeth
Many people are fastidious about their oral health, but don't think twice about how alcoholic beverages might be affecting their teeth. Little do they know some of the biggest enemies of teeth and gums are sugar and acid. Combined with the sugars found in liquors, the ingr...
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10
Oct
Can Chocolate Really Be Good for Your Teeth?
Yep, you read that correctly! Many published reports have shown that certain compounds in chocolate are more effective than fluoride at hardening tooth enamel, helping to prevent tooth decay and costly dental issues down the road. While you shouldn’t trade in your toothpaste for...
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10
Oct
10 Signs You Might Have Gingivitis
The dreaded statement “You have gingivitis” is one of the last things anyone wants to hear while sitting in the dentist's chair. While gingivitis is the most common non-contagious disease in the world, it can be so mild you may not even know you have the condit...
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10
Oct
5 Steps To Preventing Periodontal Disease
Individuals battle with forms of gum disease on a daily basis. A combination of factors can contribute to this affliction, ranging from genetic predisposition to poor dental hygiene. With a little work, virtually anyone can drastically reduce their chances of developing severe o...
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