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The importance of flossing and regular check-ups
Guelph Mercury
Most people brush their teeth regularly about twice a day, and get regular check-ups but fail to integrate a regular flossing routine. In hindsight, they would have prevented cavities and tooth decay as a result of debris left over from failure to floss. Some people do not know how to floss properly and end up damaging gums due to over excessive bleeding through improper flossing.
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TMJ dysfunction: Your dentist can help
YorkRegion.com
Many people suffer regularly with headaches and migraines resulting from TMJ dysfunction. If you have a stressful life, it's possible you've been coping with these symptoms, not knowing there are treatment options. Bradford Family Dentistry is a trusted, local dental office that offers specialty services that can significantly improve your quality of life.
Want shining teeth? Eat apple, chew gum
CanIndia
Teeth whitening treatment has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to modern lifestyle. But it is now possible to achieve one at home. Eating apple on daily basis and chewing gum is beneficial when it comes to maintaining white pearlies.
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Can candies combat cavities?
Science Mag
Your dentist told you to avoid sweets, but you may actually be able to fight tooth decay by sucking on candy — if it's laced with the right dead bacteria. In a new study, volunteers who consumed such candies lowered the levels of cavity — causing bacteria in their saliva, presumably because the dead bacteria tie up the living ones, which are then swallowed.
Junk food, poor oral health increase risk of premature heart disease
Science Daily
The association between poor oral health and increased risk of cardiovascular disease should make the reduction of sugars such as those contained in junk food, particularly fizzy drinks, an important health policy target, say experts writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
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Tooth enamel, explained
Silver Screen Dental
Being confident about your smile is one of the things that helps you feel good both inside and out. A person’s smile is what draws other people to him therefore it is highly important for each individual to take great care of their teeth. If you are looking for an easy way to maintain your pearly whites, you should remember that brushing your teeth regularly is not enough.
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Overcoming barriers to affordable dental care
CDAA
In light of the recent arrest of the unlicensed Burnaby dentist Tung Sheng (David) Wu earlier this month, a vigorous debate was sparked around the cost of dental work and how much of a barrier there is to getting proper care.
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Periodontitis & Peri-Implantitis: What's the difference?
The Endo Blog
Replacement of missing teeth with implant supported restorations has become increasingly common. While implant supported restorations do not share the risk of dental caries that natural teeth are subject to, they are susceptible to peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, just as the natural dentition is subject to gingivitis and periodontitis. It is well established that periodic periodontal maintenance can optimize the long-term prognosis of the natural dentition.
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