Dental Health

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Your Teeth?
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Your Teeth?

Dental health is more important than most people realize. Take this quiz to see how much you know about your pearly whites…

Why You Should Not Use Charcoal Toothpaste
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Why You Should Not Use Charcoal Toothpaste

Charcoal has been used to whiten teeth since ancient Greece. Now charcoal toothpaste is trending. Should you try it?

Don’t Let Gum Disease Kill You
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Don’t Let Gum Disease Kill You

By now, most of us know that gum disease is linked with heart disease. But if that’s not enough to…

Natural Help for Tooth Pain
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Natural Help for Tooth Pain

Do you have a nagging toothache? And the dentist can’t see you till when? Natural remedies can help ease the…

Dentist Says Time for X-Rays? Not So Fast!
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Dentist Says Time for X-Rays? Not So Fast!

Some dentists recommend patients get dental X-rays every year—even though the vast majority of patients can go two to three…

Dentistry’s Future: No More Root Canals?
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Dentistry’s Future: No More Root Canals?

It’s the latest trend in dental science—regenerative dentistry. Imagine if, after drilling out decay in a tooth, your dentist put…

Beware These Dental Treatments
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Beware These Dental Treatments

Dentists sometimes recommend treatments that might not be needed. Large dental chains often require their dentists to meet a quota…today’s…

5 Little Habits That Can Do Big Damage to Your Teeth
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5 Little Habits That Can Do Big Damage to Your Teeth

Are you an ice-chomper or perhaps a nail-biter? These and four other “mouth habits” mean that you should start saving…

Do This Before You Brush Your Teeth
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Do This Before You Brush Your Teeth

Oil pulling for sturdy gums and teeth sounds like a complicated (possibly painful!) procedure, but it’s really quite easy and…

The Sugar-Free Danger for Teeth
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The Sugar-Free Danger for Teeth

If you think switching to sugar-free sodas and sports drinks is protecting your teeth, think again. When Australian researchers tested…

Foods That Fight Cavities
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Foods That Fight Cavities

We don’t mean to gross you out, but the bacteria and food particles in your mouth right now can cause…

Love Your Toothpaste!
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Love Your Toothpaste!

Update from our Expert at the bottom of the post! Which one works best for you… Are you a savvy…

Sore-Gum Soother
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Sore-Gum Soother

Dental work is often necessary. But your mouth is a tender place for a drill to do its work! Here’s…

Bottom Line Guide to Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
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Bottom Line Guide to Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Besides limiting sugary foods, brushing, flossing and regular visits to your dentist, there are many other ways to improve your…

For Healthier Teeth and Gums, Try Coconut Oil Pulling

For Healthier Teeth and Gums, Try Coconut Oil Pulling

An ancient traditional Indian health practice that takes a few minutes in the morning is gaining popularity as a way…