With all of the breath mints, gums, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other breath-freshening products on the market today, why do so many people have chronic bad breath? 32% percent of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be linked to a lack of proper […]
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Do You Have a Superpower?
If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? Would you fly like Superman, run like the Flash, or climb walls like Spiderman? You may already have a superpower – you could be a supertaster! Supertasters have more taste buds than the average person. They are especially sensitive to bitter tastes, and tend to […]
Crafty Ways to Make Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids
Do your kids hate to brush their teeth? Do they complain about getting bored on long summer days? We have a solution for both! Today, we’ll explain a couple of crafts that can make dental hygiene seem fun and keep your kids occupied and happy. Materials You will need the following items for the crafts: […]
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Tooth Enamel, Your Mouth’s Diamonds
The hardest substance in the body is tooth enamel. In fact, the only natural occurring substance harder than tooth enamel is diamond. Tooth enamel, your teeth’s natural defense system, is the hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth. Unfortunately, tooth enamel can wear away over time. For example, rigorous brushing may diminish tooth […]
Why Does Your Child Need to Visit the Dentist?
Adults are supposed to visit the dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings. But children? Why do kids need to see the dentist? After all, they don’t even have permanent teeth! The American Dental Association recommends that children visit the dentist by the age of one year, then regularly after that. Even before the […]
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Why Do You Need a Dental Cleaning?
This post is a follow up to “Why Do You Need a Dental Checkup?” In addition to a dental checkup every six months, you also need a dental cleaning. Yes, you need a dental cleaning. Clean teeth may feel great when you leave the dentist’s office, but don’t let that fool you. A dental cleaning […]
Why Do You Need a Dental Checkup?
Have you ever wondered why the golden rule in dentistry is “get a checkup and cleaning every six months?” What if your teeth are fine? Is it a gimmick? Is it a ploy to get people to spend money at the dentist’s office? Not at all. The American Dental Association recommends that everyone over one […]
