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Oral Health Tips & Facts
Short, practical reads on keeping your mouth healthy — at any age.
Dealing with Sensitive Teeth? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Tooth sensitivity can be a pain—literally. It’s a common issue where hot, cold, sweet, or even acidic foods and drinks cause discomfort or sharp pain. Here’s why it happens and what you can do.
Read more →Dry Mouth? Let’s Talk Xerostomia!
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, happens when there’s not enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Here’s why it matters and what you can do.
Read more →Xylitol and the Effect It Has on Preventing Dental Caries!
Xylitol reduces the levels of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva by disrupting their energy production, and reduces their adhesion to the teeth.
Read more →Swollen or Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy?
This is called pregnancy gingivitis! During pregnancy, inflammation of the gums is worsened by an imbalance of progesterone and estrogen.
Read more →Risk of Having Dry Mouth
Dry mouth increases the risk of gum disease, tooth decay and mouth infections (thrush). Saliva is very important for a healthy mouth.
Read more →What Causes Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth can be caused by certain health conditions, autoimmune diseases, not drinking enough fluids, sleeping with your mouth open, or medication side effects.
Read more →Why Seniors Refuse to Eat?
Seniors tend to eat less as their metabolisms slow, but what if they won’t eat a balanced diet at all? Here are common factors that can cause an elder to lose interest in food.
Read more →Types of Fluoride
There are three most common types of fluoride: acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF), neutral sodium fluoride (NaF), and stannous fluoride.
Read more →Gum Disease Is Linked to Health Complications
According to the Academy of General Dentistry, a relationship exists between gum disease (periodontal disease) and health complications including stroke and heart disease.
Read more →Sealants Can Stop Cavities Before They Begin!
Children are more prone to cavities because of the shape of their teeth. Dental sealants can protect their first molars from cavities.
Read more →How Tooth Decay Happens
Tooth decay is caused by certain types of bacteria that live in your mouth and feed on sugars and cooked starch, producing acids that dissolve tooth minerals.
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