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How Often Do You Brush Your Teeth?
How Often Do You Brush Your Teeth?
How Often Do You Brush Your Teeth?
I'll be the first to admit that I don't always curl my hair before I leave my house, but I always brush my teeth. That is why I was shocked when I read that 23% of people have gone at least two days in a row without brushing their teeth in the past year. According to yahoo and the professionals at NYU's dental school, here's what happens if you don't brush for two days, a week, and five YEARS. Rea
Halloween Dental Tips
Halloween Dental Tips
Halloween Dental Tips
Every child looks forward to devouring a bag of candy on Halloween. Every parent is worried all that Halloween candy will cause an awful trip to the dentist. According to Journal Star there are three tips that could save your child's teeth this Halloween. These tips might be hard to follow but it's worth a shot.
Terry’s Abscessed Tooth = Ouch
Terry’s Abscessed Tooth = Ouch
Terry’s Abscessed Tooth = Ouch
Late in December a tooth on the bottom row of my mouth broke while eating Christmas candy. One minute I'm enjoying a Christmassy Milky Way, the next: SNAP! And then things went bad. My toothache went from bad to worse when the tooth became infected around the root.That's called an Abscess and it hurts like heck.
Eight Surprising Things That Are Bad for Your Teeth
Eight Surprising Things That Are Bad for Your Teeth
Eight Surprising Things That Are Bad for Your Teeth
Obviously, bad dental hygiene can lead to cavities and gum disease, but here's a list from Health.com of eight surprising things that can also be bad for your teeth. #1.)  Bottled Water.  About 60% of people in the U.S. have fluoride in their tap water, but most brands of bottled water don't.  So if you ONLY drink bottled water, you might not be getting enough fluoride to protect your teeth from c