If you think there is no right or wrong way to brush your teeth, you are mistaken. Brushing your teeth correctly can keep your teeth and mouth healthy for years to come. Everyone automatically assumes that they are brushing their teeth the right way, but the truth is that a lot of people do it incorrectly. Here
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The Importance of Going to the Dentist Regularly
A lot of people neglect going to a dentist regularly. In fact, they wait until they have a problem with tooth decay, tooth pain, or a broken tooth before they even head to the dentist. It is crucial to good oral hygiene that you have regular visits to the dentist. The American Dental Association recommends going
Read MoreIs Having Missing Teeth Normal?
Losing one’s teeth is more common than you might realize. In fact, nearly one in four of the 120 million people who are missing teeth don’t have any teeth at all. That number is staggering, especially when considering there are easily accessible dental procedures that can restore your mouth to a healthy, fully-toothed state. If
Read MoreWhy Poor Oral Health Can Be Life-Threatening
A healthy mouth is critical to the health of the whole body. Not only is it where food digestion begins, but it’s also how we communicate with everyone else. The mouth can also indicate underlying conditions that exist in other organs and tissues. Let’s examine how a healthy mouth can help you avoid fatal health
Read MoreThe Correlation Between Oral Health and Esophageal Cancer
In the last decade, medical researchers have uncovered links between oral health and overall physical and mental health. They now agree that poor oral health may be a contributing factor to developing a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including esophageal cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASCO, esophageal cancer represents 1% of cancers diagnosed
Read MoreSeven Common Oral Hygiene Mistakes
Your oral health is key to your overall health and well-being; yet despite widespread efforts to increase awareness about prevention, conditions such as cavities and gum disease continue to affect millions. Most of us are aware of the elements of basic oral care such as brushing, flossing and rinsing, and we try to develop a regular maintenance
Read MoreWhat Causes Oral Cancer?
What Causes Oral Cancer? Every year, oral cancer kills nearly 10,000 Americans, and nearly 50,000 more will be diagnosed. Making up 3% of diagnosed cancers, a survival rate five years after diagnosis is only 57%. With these eye-opening statistics, we should all be concerned with early detection, treatment, and the causes of this deadly disease.
Read MoreFlawless Flossing
Your dentist and hygienist will encourage you to floss every day. Just brushing twice a day, or even after every meal, isn’t enough for total oral hygiene. Your gums are the foundation of your teeth. If you want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, you need to make sure your gums are clean and
Read MoreThe Effects of Vapes on Your Oral Health
Vaping started as a way to help smokers stop smoking cigarettes; it is now a popular smoking phenomenon in its own right. With all the different types of vape pens available – not to mention oil flavors and nicotine levels – vaping is fast overtaking the industry formerly dominated by cigarette manufacturers. Men and women
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