An apple a day can help improve your overall health.
Eating an apple a day can help improve your overall health by fighting against harmful chronic diseases that can cause bad breath. Apples are a strong antioxidant that can aid in the prevention of lipid DNA and lipid oxidation and they have been shown to lower cholesterol. Apples can also…
Read MoreYou can prevent oral cancer.
Early diagnosis and detection of oral cancer can be recognized in patients by identifying their bad breath smells. By detecting the issue early on, we can avoid numerous cases of oral cancer before it becomes a lethal issue. Oral cancer presents itself in rotting gums, and lump or cysts within…
Read MoreIs teeth whitening good for my teeth?
There are two categories that teeth staining are categorized into: intrinsic staining and extrinsic staining. Intrinsic staining is the result of age, genetics, antibiotics, high levels of fluoride, and developmental disorders. Extrinsic staining is due to smoking, pigments in drinks and foods, iron, copper, and antibiotics. Both of these teeth…
Read MoreEating too much candy can cause tooth erosion.
Did you know that when you eat candy, the candy can actually break down the enamel of your teeth? Also, worse yet, when you brush your teeth after eating candy, you actually run the risk of more tooth erosion. Most children struggle with the issue of eating too much candy…
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Why is a retainer so important to wear after removing braces?
Before I got braces, my teeth were horribly crooked. I had to wear a clear temporary retainer every night in order to keep my teeth aligned. Unfortunately, I broke and had forgotten about wearing my retainer, which caused my bottom teeth to shift. Wow, surprisingly that one mistake cost me…
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Help children develop good dental habits early.
Aristotle states that “we are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Our habits, which are ingrained in our subconscious minds, run our lives. The most critical years to develop these good habits would be during early childhood. It is very important to develop…
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