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What To Expect (About Your Smile) When You're Expecting
Expecting a child? Thinking about it? Pregnancy causes lots of changes, including a shift in your oral health. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for both mother and baby and you should start by...
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News About Dental X-Ray and Cancer Link
News stories in newspapers and on TV were talking about a study published by the American Cancer Society this week. The study linked frequent dental x-rays with a certain type of non-cancerous brain...
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The End of Cavities?
Imagine no more cavities. The end of tooth decay may be in sight. Scientists from Yale University and the University of Chile have discovered a molecule that kills the bacteria that cause dental...
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The EU May Ban Dental Mercury
Dental amalgam is a type of filling material that has been used for over 150 years and like lots of things invented long ago there are problems. A key ingredient in dental amalgam is mercury. Mercury...
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Ancient Ancestors Had More Oral Bacteria
Researchers have discovered that our ancestors had many more types of oral bacteria in their mouths. While more bacteria sounds like a bad thing, the reality is just the opposite! A study of the...
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Bad Habits That Cause Dental Health Issues
When is the last time you saw a dentist? When is the last time you used your teeth for something other than eating? When is the last time you chewed on ice? If you are answering yes to these questions...
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Dr. Oz Talks About Dangers of Silver Fillings
On the Dr. Oz television show the other day the episode was all about the dangers of silver fillings. Silver fillings is really a misnomer because these types of fillings are actually called dental...
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Do You Want Century Old Healthcare Technology?
Dental amalgam or silver fillings have been used for over 150 years. A good question is Why? Most people wouldn’t be happy using a treatment that was century old technology for any other healthcare...
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Prevent Tooth Decay
Yes, it is possible to prevent tooth decay! Tooth decay happens when the sugars and starches in our food stick to our teeth. These carbohydrates provide a feast for the bad oral bacteria that cause...
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Fluoridated Water Good for Kids and Adults
Adding fluoride to drinking water in a community can be controversial. Every year more communities choose to fluoridate and a few stop the practice as political power shifts. Public health officials...
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