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Caring for teeth that have braces requires a bit more diligence than normal dental care. Because the braces and the adhesive used to affix them to the teeth are covering some of the teeth, and maneuvering around them is a bit cumbersome, a few special tips are needed for providing the ultimate in dental care. more »
Your teeth tell a lot about who a person is. Sometimes, some of us may let our oral health slip a little and may develop a cavity. Reading this article will teach you how to know if you have a cavity. more »
Many people will experience the pain of a toothache at some point in their life. Toothaches can be caused by cavities, broken teeth or abscesses. Different types of toothaches can help the dentist pinpoint the problem and take steps to fix it. Toothaches may also be a sign of an underlying disease or disorder, such as a sinus... more »
PreviDent is a prescription-only topical fluoride used to prevent cavities--a serious problem in a nation where daily intake of sugary sodas by teenagers has more than doubled in 20 years. PreviDent is packaged as a brush-on gel, dental rinse and dental cream. more »
A toothache can be a sign of an infection or of inflammation. A tooth that aches also is usually sensitive to sugar, cold foods, heat or pressure. The pain level of a toothache can range from mild to severe. If a toothache is not treated it can get worse. more »
Tooth decay caused by poor dental health can lead to deep cavities that need to be filled with a...
A trip to the dentist is among the top items on a list of things that people never want to do....
Cavities are the most frequently diagnosed problems with teeth around the world and can lead to...
Regular teeth cleaning is an important part of overall dental health to prevent problems such as...
Tooth decay commonly occurs when the enamel of the tooth has sustained damage. This typically results in a cavity. While the causes of tooth decay... more »
Some people get more tooth decay than others, and fillings are not treating the real cause of the problem. Unless you get rid of the causes of... more »
Diseases and conditions can often affect other parts of the body than those primarily impacted. Issues involving the thyroid gland have been said... more »
Among children who are 6 to 18 years old, the percentage of decayed permanent teeth has decreased by about 57 percent since the 1970s. Part of... more »
When a child drinks a sugary drink from a baby bottle for a prolonged period, the sugars in the drink combine with bacteria in a baby's mouth.... more »
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