Aug 28, 2017
Sometimes people are reluctant to smile because their teeth are a far cry from pearly white. Yellow teeth affect people’s confidence. Fortunately, yellow teeth can be avoided by watching what you eat and drink and by improving the way you take care of your teeth. If...
Aug 22, 2017
A lot of people stay away from cold foods and hot beverages because their teeth are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Rather than simply avoiding the problem, it is important to get to the source for a lasting solution. The interior of the tooth is filled up with...
Aug 15, 2017
Pregnancy is a momentous time in a woman’s life, full of excitement and worries as she anticipates the coming of a new life. Pregnancy can also be characterized by strong food cravings. As women eat more frequently to satisfy their increased appetite during pregnancy,...
Aug 8, 2017
Loose teeth are normal in childhood, but in adulthood, they result from chronic gum disease, gum recession, and accompanying bone loss. The attachment between the teeth and their supporting structures may be destroyed due to plaque and bacterial invasion of the area...
Aug 1, 2017
Gum disease refers to the inflammation of the gum line. In advanced cases, it could affect the bone that supports the teeth. Gum disease has three stages – gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is a mild disease that occurs around the teeth....
Jul 27, 2017
Older adults constitute a growing percentage of the U.S. population. More than 35 million Americans are 65 years or older, with the number expected to increase to 48 million by 2050. This group of Americans grew up without the benefit of fluoridation in their...
Jul 24, 2017
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to come in and are found at the very back of the mouth. They appear long after the rest of the adult teeth have come in, hence the term wisdom teeth. In most cases, people’s wisdom teeth start to emerge or break...
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Jul 19, 2017
What are the health benefits of kissing? Aside from being a social pleasure, kissing has plenty of health benefits too. It can help reduce blood pressure, burn up to 16 calories; helps fight cavities and boost self-esteem. Aside from that, kissing also releases happy...
Jul 17, 2017
Few things are as painful as a toothache. The source of the pain can vary: tooth decay, a fractured tooth, a damaged filling, repetitive motions such as grinding teeth, or an abscessed tooth. Toothaches may vary in intensity from dull to sharp, throbbing pain. They...
Jul 10, 2017
Wisdom teeth are the third and final sets of molars that often come in when people hit their late teens or early twenties. They are called wisdom teeth because they grow in when people are more mature, unlike regular teeth that erupt in the early years of life. Wisdom...
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