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Having a hard time managing your bad breath? While stinky breath may be the symptom of increased bacteria, gum disease, or unhealthy habits such as smoking and chewing tobacco, often it may be a result from the foods you choose to eat. Food and Drink Top Breath Offenders …
It may sound like a stereotype assuming people get overly intoxicated on St. Patrick’s Day resulting in bar fights and knocked-out teeth. However, according to statistics generated by software that tracks emergency visits to hospitals, the assumption is correct. In fact, the day after St. Patrick’s Day (a.k.a., …
Why? Oral surgeons and dentists alike love the month of February. No, the dental love for February isn’t because of the tremendous amount of candy consumed on Valentine’s Day (though it does contribute to an increase of cavities!). Instead, dental professionals enjoy February because it is the month …
The 2018 Olympic Winter Games bring forth a stunning display of athleticism… and with it, athletes biting medals. So, why do they do that? Historically, gold was alloyed with denser metals to make gold harder. Merchants would then bite the gold pieces to determine if they were lead …
Looking for ways to say “I love you” without junking out on unhealthy sweets? Check out these great FREE Valentines ideas for classrooms, kids, partners, and beyond. Printable Love Coupon Book Fish Crackers + Tags that say “I’m so glad we’re in the same school.” Tiny Animal Valentines …
Are you generous with your smiles, sharing them at every opportunity with everyone? Or are you hesitant to smile, embarrassed of your tooth loss? If the latter, you’re not alone! Did you know that: 30 million people in the US are missing all of their teeth in one …
Many people get tongue, lip, or cheek piercings as a means to express themselves. However, despite the jewelry looking cool, they can negatively affect your health. Before you head off to be pierced, be sure you are aware of the risks: Speech, chewing or swallowing difficulties: An oral …
For those who get canker sores, you know how much pain these small lesions on the inside of the mouth can cause! Canker sores, also referred to as recurrent aphthous stomatitis, appear on the inside of the mouth, gums, or tongue. These small mouth ulcers usually hang around …
Scientists in Canada did a recent study showing that while oral health promotion programs are important, the school food environments actually play a key role in determining children’s oral health. As a result of this study, healthy eating policies and programs will continue, but will also adopt this awareness …
Oral health is important not only to maintain a healthy smile and the ability to eat delicious foods, but because it can affect your body’s overall health. Researchers continue to find that stricter oral hygiene and healthier food selection choices can maintain your overall health and minimize a …
Some people say that they have a fear of the dentist, yet still manage to overcome it and go in for recommended cleanings and take daily care of their oral health. However, that notion escaped a British man named Jay whose parents never encouraged him to take care …
New research dives into the fact that wounds in your mouth heal faster and more efficiently than wounds elsewhere in the body. Scientists at the Institute for Research in Dental Sciences in Santiago, Chile, discovered that a peptide in saliva responsible for blood vessel formation is the critical …