Tooth Fairy Day
The Tooth Fairy herself has been a part of popular culture for many years. Also, most agree that she originated in early European folklore. Therefore, parents buried their children’s baby teeth in the ground,.
Which Food is Good for Teeth?
Parsley is a great food for your teeth. It contains chlorophyll, which helps to whiten them and freshen breath. The parsley leaves are also good for removing plaque from the teeth, so they should be chewed after every meal or snack.
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Dental Tartar
Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth, and it can be removed with regular brushing and flossing. If you don’t remove plaque regularly, it can harden into tartar, which can be more difficult to remove. This can cause gum disease and cavities in your teeth.
Keto & Oral Health
When cutting carbs, the body enters a state of ketosis, in which it begins to break down fats at a much faster rate than it breaks down carbohydrates. This process produces compounds known as ketones, which can be used by the body for energy rather than glucose.
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The Great Electric Toothbrush Debate
Researchers found that the Sonicare Flexcare removed more plaque than the Oral-B Triumph after 4 weeks of use by adults with gingivitis. Another group of people who had healthy gums also showed improved gingival health when they used the Sonicare Flexcare compared to those who brushed with a regular manual toothbrush over four weeks.
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Flossing Matters
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that collects on the surface of your teeth, underneath the gums. If plaque isn’t removed regularly (every day!), it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease.
Dental Health Resolutions
As much as we’d like to think that we could choose any dentist at random and count on good results, this isn’t always true—and it especially isn’t true in an emergency when time is of the essence! Instead, take some time upfront and find a professional who works with you throughout every step of the process.
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Dental-Related Christmas Gift Ideas
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 & Dental Health
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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Your Teeth & Holiday Stress
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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