Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted? Choosing to have wisdom teeth extracted is not always a straightforward decision, even if they are impacted. Not all wisdom teeth should be extracted, and you should consider the risks of wisdom teeth surgery versus the benefits of extraction. You should have your wisdom teeth removed if: Your…
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Six Foods That Are Terrible For Your Teeth According to a 2016 study published in Advances in Nutrition, cavities affect an estimated 80% of the world’s population—and almost a quarter of adults in the United States have untreated cavities. A leading cause is poor diet quality and high sugar consumption, the study says. But cavities…
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Do Water Flossers Work? A water flosser or oral irrigator sprays water to remove food from between your teeth. Water flossers may be a good option for people who have trouble with traditional flossing — the kind that involves threading string-like material between your teeth. A water flosser doesn’t replace your toothbrush or traditional flossing.…
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The Importance of Dental Hygiene Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the most important things you can do for your oral health. It helps to remove plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that can build up on your teeth and gums. If plaque is not removed, it can harden into…
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Dental Care for Seniors As we age, our teeth and gums are more susceptible to problems. This is due to a number of factors, including: Decreased saliva production. Saliva helps to keep our teeth clean and free of bacteria. As we age, our saliva production decreases, which can lead to plaque buildup and tooth…
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What are Tonsil Stones? Tonsil stones (aka tonsil calculi or tonsilloliths) are yellowish or white calcifications that develop on the tonsils—the fleshy pads that line the back of the throat. They can be as small as a grain of rice grain or as large as a grape.In general, tonsil stones are caused by an imbalance…
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Home Remedies for Gum and Tooth Abscess A dental abscess can cause excruciating tooth pain. While your dentist is the only one who can fix an abscess, several home remedies can offer fast, short-term pain relief. Do not wait to seek treatment if you believe you have an abscess in your teeth or gums. Complications…
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What is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a red or dark pink fluid-filled blister around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores may appear on other parts of your face. Rarely, cold sores can spread to your nose, inside of your mouth, or even your fingers. Cold sores are also…
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Bad Breath: Causes and Cures Are you embarrassed to talk to your dentist about bad breath? Please don’t be. Trust me, we want to know, and we want to help—in fact, it’s our job to know because halitosis can be an indicator of something wrong elsewhere in the body, like an infection, nasal polyps, kidney…
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Children’s Dental Health Good dental health is important for children for many reasons. Healthy teeth and gums help children eat and speak properly, and they also contribute to their overall health and well-being. Children who have good dental health are less likely to experience pain, infection, and other dental problems. They are also more likely…
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