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DENTAL HYGIENE
How to Floss with Braces
Knowing how to floss your teeth and when you should floss is crucial for good health. Lean how to floss with braces, for good oral hygiene and to prevent problems.
The Health Benefits of Chewing Gum
What you need to know about brushing and toothpaste.
Self-care for Teeth and Gums: Fact and Fiction
Odds are, you can keep your teeth all your life - if you practice good oral hygiene. Finding out what works and what doesn’t for healthy teeth and gums is key.
Your Mouth Can Illuminate Your Body’s Health
Oral conditions can also have an impact on systemic disease.
Bacteria in Your Mouth and Cancer
The condition of your mouth can affect your entire body — even your risk of cancer. Here’s how to protect your gums from bacteria buildup and the associated risks.
What Is Periodontitis?
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? With periodontitis, bacteria that accumulate on your gums can cause inflammation and bleeding and ultimately damage your teeth.
Is Gum Disease Hereditary?
Is gum disease hereditary? Research indicates that periodontal disease can indeed run in families, and doctors can now identify your genetic markers for it.
How to Keep Your Gums Healthy
Poor dental hygiene can lead to gingivitis. If you develop periodontitis, your gums may develop sores, and you may have continual bad breath and lose teeth.
Should You Get Dental Sealants for Your Kids?
Putting plastic, or dental sealants, in your child’s mouth may sound like a bad idea, but it works to keep tooth decay away. Here's what you should know.
Go Easy with Teeth Whitening Home Remedies
Dentists say people are overdoing it with teeth whitening home remedies. Ignore the TV ads; here’s how you should use the products safely and as directed.
Is Stress Hurting Your Teeth?
Dentists are seeing an increase in teeth grinding and clenching. Much of it can be tracked to stress. Here’s what you should know and how you can do about it.
Can Chronic Gum Disease Cause Alzheimer’s?
The health of your gums may play a role in the health of your brain. Research suggests gum disease may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.