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Which sugar is the worst for my teeth?
Sucrose is associated with cavities more often than any other sugar found in nature.
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The effects of eating at night
Unfortunately for those of us who enjoy snacking late at night, this eating habit can cause more cavities to form since less saliva is produced during the night. (therefore less food clearance in the mouth)
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Looking to add fluoride to your diet? Eat some seafood such as fish, clams, lobster, or crab!
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Fun fact about shark teeth!
Sharks never get cavities because the pH level of the ocean water won't change!
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What do you want to know about dentistry?
Ask me a question and I will find the best answer!
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Looking for cheaper veneers?
Traditional porcelain veneers can be extremely costly! One alternative is plastic veneers! Downside? They can discolor quickly and must be replaced every couple of years.
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Cavity Magic
Small cavities can be reversed without any dental work! In order to accomplish this, make sure you frequent your dentist to catch any cavities at their earliest stage...and if a small one is found, ask your dentist about fluoride treatments to help re-mineralize the tooth and repair the cavity!
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Bad Breath? Blame your tongue!
85% of bad breath is caused by tongue bacteria...so next time you brush your teeth, consider giving your tongue some love, too!
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A Shifty Smile
In our 20's, the first teeth to start shifting are typically the front lower four. This can be first seen by one of the teeth slowly moving out in front of the surrounding teeth. So if you're ever offered to have a bond put behind your lower front teeth, it isn't a bad idea to seriously consider doing it.
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How to: Avoid white spots after braces
Using a good tooth brush with proper technique and fluoride to help remineralize the tooth surface will help avoid those unwanted white spots!
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Kids eating toothpaste...how bad is it?
Studies show that on average, children under 6 consume half of the toothpaste that is put on their toothbrush. Ideal toothpastes for kids contain around .1% solution of fluoride...too much can begin to cause problems.
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Sugar-Free gum as dessert?!
Chewing sugar-free gum after meals can decrease the incidence of cavities by 10% through increased saliva production.
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