Teeth Whitening Mouthwash: Does It Work?
Avoid Do It Yourself Mouthwash There is some anecdotal evidence that using hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse when diluted by at least 50 percent water can help whiten your teeth. But for safety’s sake, it’s best to avoid “do-it-yourself” mouthwashes as a tooth-whitening strategy. Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent that’s a […]
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Keeping your oral health during pregnancy
While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Despite the fact that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, only 22 to 34 percent of women […]
Continue Reading »Are you sure you know how to floss?
What is the Right Way to Floss? Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended. To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following […]
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How to take care of your wisdom teeth
What Is a wisdom tooth? Teeth are impacted when they fail to emerge through the gums, or emerge only partially, at the expected time. Your wisdom teeth, also called third molars, usually begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 21. Because they are the last to emerge in the mouth, wisdom teeth are […]
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