Category Archives: Press / NewsChewing Gum for Healthy TeethChewing gum. It’s outlawed in Singapore and Disneyland, but in America today, every adult chews an average of 300 pieces of gum a year. All that gum chewing can be beneficial, particularly after eating. Eating produces acids in your mouth. … Continue reading
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How Do I Choose and Use a Toothbrush?Angled heads, raised bristles, oscillating tufts and handles that change colors with use: you name it, toothbrushes come in all shapes, colors and sizes, promising to perform better than the rest. But no body of scientific evidence exists yet to … Continue reading
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Using Floss Once a Day Helps Fight DecaySome people loop. Some people spool. Others simply refuse. The verdict is in: Flossing is one of the best things you can ever do to take care of your teeth. “Flossing every 24 hours to break up plaque is imperative … Continue reading
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Restoring Teeth and Maintaining Teeth With Resin Composites, Porcelain and SealantsResin composites describes a variety of materials used as dental fillings. These fillings are a mixture of finely ground glass or quartz particles in a resin compound and used to fill cavities. They are often called composite fillings. “Resins have some … Continue reading
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What Are Compromised Teeth?Compromised teeth are teeth that are in danger—of decay, of misalignment, of damage so severe, they’ll need to be removed. “There are a lot of reasons a tooth becomes compromised,” says Dr. Carol Ford in her Phoenix office. “Danger can … Continue reading
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Treatment Drug May Cause Jawbone to DieBreast cancer patients, individuals at risk for osteoporosis, and individuals undergoing certain types of bone cancer therapies often take drugs that contain bisphosphonates. (a rotting of the jaw bones), according to a case report and literature review in General Dentistry, … Continue reading
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What is Orofacial Pain?Orofacial pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the chewing (masticatory) muscles or temporomandibular joint. Problems can include temporomandibular joint discomfort; muscle spasms in the head, neck and jaw; migraines, cluster or frequent headaches; or pain with the teeth, … Continue reading
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Benefits of “All At Once” Dental WorkYou have several teeth that need work. Should you spread it out over time or is there an advantage to getting your treatment all at once? “There are two reasons to choose a comprehensive plan,” says Dr. Carol Ford from … Continue reading
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Protecting Your Toothbrush from BacteriaYou love your family, but you wouldn’t think of sharing your toothbrush with them. But it takes more than sole proprietorship to avoid partnering infection. Studies show that toothbrushes can become heavily contaminated with oral bacteria. Because most families store … Continue reading
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