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pregnancy and dental care
It is natural for moms-to-be to avoid doing any activities that seem harmful to their baby. For many pregnant women, this includes skipping dental appointments. However, contrary to popular belief, routine dental care is perfectly safe for pregnant women. Preventative dental care and cleanings are not only safe for expecting mothers, they’re actually recommended! Good...
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An estimated 1-in-4 people globally suffer from frequent bad breath. It may seem like a trivial problem, however, it can cause psychological distress as it leads to feelings of embarrassment and social anxiety. Luckily enough, most cases of persistent bad breath can be solved by a few simple changes to your lifestyle and dental care...
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Does sour gummy candy fill you with fear? Do you actively avoid eating ice cream? Is drinking your morning coffee a painful experience?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from dental hypersensitivity. Dental hypersensitivity, or what is commonly known as sensitive teeth, is a sharp and short tooth pain...
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  How many times a year do you visit the dentist? Is there really a “one size fits all” solution to the frequency of dental care? There is a lot of speculation around the ideal amount of time between visits to the dentist. For most dental practises, every 6 months is often the recommended timeframe...
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The tongue is an important part of the body, and as such it deserves proper care and maintenance. More often than not when people are regularly taking care of their teeth they can sometimes neglect their tongue, which can affect their efforts toward the rest of the mouth. Here are some important reasons as to...
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Proper dental care and oral hygiene is essential at all stages in life, even for people who have dentures, partials or implants. People with dentures must recognize that oral hygiene protects their dentures as well as their mouths. The Canadian Denture & Implant Centres says that 16 percent of the population wear dentures. Removable dentures...
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What you eat helps build healthier teeth and gums, and also helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. A good quality diet for good oral health includes rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats, but there are specific foods that will really boost your overall oral health. Teeth and Calcium Yes,...
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Many people visit their dentists and learn they have a tooth that requires a crown. In many instances, dental crowns are necessary for proper tooth care. Crowns were once widely referred to as “caps.” A crown is a permanent cover for a tooth that would otherwise require a very large filling after dental decay has...
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