A toothbrush is a great gift for your dental hygiene-conscious friends and family. A soft toothbrush with soft bristles is best, because it won’t damage your gums or cause bleeding when you brush your teeth. To make sure you’re getting the right type of toothbrush, look at the packaging.
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Christmas is not only a busy time for shopping, family celebrations and enjoying the festive season, but it is also the busiest time of year for dentists. As we all know, there is nothing worse than having toothache during Christmas. If you have been putting off going to see your dentist because of the holidays, then now may be the best time to book in an appointment.
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Now, more than ever, remember that the holidays should be joyful and fun, not a time for rigid perfection. Don’t worry if your decorations aren’t up to par with the ones you see on HGTV or if your holiday meal doesn’t look like it appeared on the cover of Food Network Magazine.
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This year, doctors and dentists will diagnose an estimated 54,010 adults (38,800 men and 15,210 women) in the United States with oral cancer.
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Thanksgivings are a time to celebrate and give thanks for all that we have. This holiday is an opportunity for families to come together, share stories, and pass on traditions from generation to generation. It’s also a time to reflect on how lucky you are to have such wonderful people in your life – including your dentist!
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November is TMJ Awareness Month. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. What is TMJ? Aches and pains in the jaw can be caused by a variety of reasons. But one of the more common causes is TMD. To find out the source of your discomfort, see your dentist, Dr Fred Wong in Glendora. He will
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Brushing your teeth is an important part of dental hygiene. The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes, using soft bristles that reach the back of your mouth. Also, be sure to brush every surface of each tooth and make sure you’re not missing any spots when you’re cleaning!
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Research suggests that swallowing excessive amounts of sugar is just as dangerous for kids as it is for grown-ups.
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Floss at least once a day before you brush, whether in the morning or afternoon. Flossing reaches the spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush cannot. So, this aids in plaque and food removal. Food stuck between teeth not only leads to cavities but causes bad breath.
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The Administration on Aging and The World Health Organization reports that most people over the age of 65 have at least one chronic health condition. In fact, most have multiple conditions.
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