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Dental Emergencies

March 25, 2009

Anything neglected can fester to create more complications. A problem of gums or teeth should be attended immediately, to minimize the damage and to prevent its escalation into something that would demand more exacting and expensive treatment. Given below are certain instant measures to bring a dental problem under control. Toothache. For a toothache, first [...]

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Preventing Tooth and Mouth Injuries

March 9, 2009

Mouth and tooth injuries are quite common in occurrence. Most of the dental injuries occur to the front teeth and lips, tongue and inner cheek. In babies, injuries could occur due to falling while leaning to work or playing. Sports are the main source of dental injuries for the adults. It is seen that almost [...]

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10 Budget Friendly Ways to improve your Dental Health

March 9, 2009

A visit to the dentist is not on your priority list? Or simply too busy to visit the dentist? Take a look at these 10 budget friendly ways to keep your dental health in check. 1) Increase water intake: Water not only cleanses the mouth but also improves salivation which is the mouth’s natural mouthwash. [...]

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Top 10 Cosmetic Dental Procedures

February 26, 2009

A great smile often acts as a booster for your self confidence and modern cosmetic dentistry has enabled us many advanced procedures to reshape our smile. You must consult your dentist first to determine which cosmetic dental procedure is best for your needs. Here are some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures that can [...]

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Foods and drinks that stain your teeth

February 15, 2009

People often run to the dentist for cosmetic whitening procedures for their discolored teeth. It is very important to many people to have a bright smile and quite rightly too. Your teeth are flashed whenever you smile and it would seem unattractive for people to stare at your stained teeth. They could also be a [...]

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4 Easy Steps to ensure good Dental Health for Kids

January 11, 2009

Dental care is an important area of concern for parents for their kids. This is especially because kids tend to neglect their dental health and require parental guidance for the same. Recent health statistics have indicated that around 25% kids in America aged between 2 and 5 have some kind of dental problem. This percentage [...]

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Why your Dentist needs to know your Medical History

January 11, 2009

Often a patient comes along for a dental check up and is annoyed when asked a few questions. Well, the few questions are actually quite a few- ranging from past medical history to any current medication the patient might be taking. The general response is a questioning glance which says “Why the hell you need [...]

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Thanksgiving Food and Dental Health

January 9, 2009

Thanksgiving is just around the corner – 27th November being the precise date. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Thanksgiving is associated with many foods and the best part is that not only these foods are delicious; they are nutritious and great for your teeth. The traditional foods at Thanksgiving [...]

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Diet and Dental Health

January 9, 2009

Diet plays an important role in dental health. The type of food you eat and the frequency of consumption plays an important role in shaping your oral health. Food choices and dietary patterns are often found responsible for tooth decay in children and young adults. How Diet effects Dental Health? Tooth decay or dental caries [...]

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Bad Effects of Smoking on Dental Health

January 9, 2009

Smoking is known to have many ill-effects on health and most of us are aware of the dangers of smoking on general health. What people tend to ignore is the impact of smoking on dental health. Let us analyze some of the bad effects of smoking on oral health. Tooth Discoloration: Most smokers are generally [...]

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