While it is true that your medicine can provide that soothing fix, did you know that your cough syrup could actually be hurting your teeth in exchange? The holiday season is not over yet, and so is the season for coughs, flu, and cold. And when you have that pestering cough ruining an otherwise joyful celebration, […]
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Out of the millions of people who avail of dental insurance only a very small percentage of them are able to reach or exceed their plan’s annual maximum. When you’re paying for dental care through your hard-earned dollars, the last thing you’d want is for them to go to waste. Most insurance companies set the
Tis the season to be jolly… true. But while the holidays can keep you busy, you should never let it disrupt your daily oral health care routine. In fact, this is an especially important time to look after your teeth, as the sugary treats around are more plentiful than usual. Keep your holiday smile bright
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The tale about the tooth fairy may be the most popular around the world, but it isn’t just the only one. Learn more about other tooth tales from different countries in this article. AUSTRALIA: Eating your kid’s baby teeth. This is pretty much the weirdest one we have on our list, but Australian mothers are
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You’ve probably heard of the term “oil-pulling,” which is an alternative method to improve the health of the teeth and mouth. It is not that popular yet, but more and more people are incorporating into their regimen because of the hype it is receiving on the internet lately. But is oil-pulling as good as they
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Let’s face it: anything that could satisfy our sweet tooth isn’t going to be considered healthy at all – and that’s for one simple reason sugar! But the thing is, there are now a lot of low-sugar or even sugar-free options that you can choose from and they actually include beneficial nutrients like protein or
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The way to improve your oral health is pretty simple and straightforward: brush, floss, eat healthily, do regular visits to your dentist It doesn’t end there. Here are some tips weird dental tips for you. They may sound crazy enough to leave you scratching your head at first, but we assure you – they do
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Dental x-rays are classified as either intraoral or extraoral. The most common intraoral x-rays include periapical, bitewing, and occlusal x-rays. Extraoral x-rays, on the other hand, are your panoramic and cephalometric x-rays. As mentioned in the previous article (A Patient’s Guide to Dental X-rays), different conditions and procedures require different types of dental x-ray’s. Each type provides
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Dental x-rays, which dentists call radiographs, pertain to the images of the dentists used to assess the health of teeth and associated structures. It utilizes low levels of radiation that penetrate the tissues to form a radiographic image on an x-ray film. It produces images of the interior or internal part of the teeth, as well
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A lifetime of happy smiles begins by knowing what’s true and what’s not when it comes to orthodontic dental services. Along with these questions are misconceptions about the treatment. 1. Orthodontic treatment can be done by any dentist. Orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. An orthodontist is a certified specialist who had years
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