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Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

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teethA lifetime of care and attention will create healthy teeth and gums. It also takes more than teeth whitening products to achieve a bright, white smile, which will ensure you grab everyone’s attention for the right reasons.

To prevent oral health problems and create a straight, sparkling smile, you must become mindful of your everyday habits. Here are a few of the best ways to keep your teeth healthy.

Brush Your Teeth at Least Twice Per Day

It is a well-known fact that everyone should brush their teeth at least twice per day, which should take between two to three minutes each time. It is also smart to brush your teeth after meals, which can prevent the development of tooth decay and additional oral issues. Continue reading →

Effective Natural Solutions For Your Teeth And Gums

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Studies Prove Effectiveness of Holistic Treatments for Teeth

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Dr. Michelle Kmiec – Today we have toothbrushes that vibrate, circulate, or some combination of both, and of course there is the regular ol’ toothbrush that requires a little more hand and wrist action on our part. There are water picks, toothpicks, plaque scrapers, tongue brushes, dental floss and dental tape. There are numerous varieties of toothpaste and mouthwash, and even dental gum that you can chew between brushing sessions. And let’s not forget all of the different types of teeth whitening products!

As a means to prevent tooth decay, many dentists recommend a fluoride treatment twice per year. Fluoride is also added to many of these dental care products, as well as to most public water systems. However, in 2010 the CDC reported that dental fluorosis, a serious condition caused by too much fluoride, is on the increase in the United States.

According to this report, the “prevalence of dental fluorosis was higher among younger persons and ranged from 41% among adolescents aged 12-15 to 9% among adults aged 40-49.” In 1986-87, 22.6% of adolescents had dental fluorosis, compared to 40.7% in 1999-2005. This is quite an increase! As a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services planned on lowering the amount of fluoride allowed in public water systems, but as of 2014 had yet to do so.

(It is interesting to note that, while fluoride is added to water supplies for the purpose of therapeutic consumption, no recommended water/fluoride dosage has ever been prescribed by health authorities ~ Editor.) Continue reading →