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Teeth Bonding: How To Care For Bonded Teeth

Many people have dental problems such as tooth discoloration or a chipped or cracked tooth. Such issues can cause you to be overly self-conscious, embarrassed and even pain when chewing. However, there is a procedure known as tooth bonding that can restore your teeth so that you can regain your bite and self-confidence.
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Soft Bristle Toothbrush vs Medium Toothbrush

Many people believe that their biggest decisions when buying a toothbrush involve choosing between manual and electric designs and straight and ergonomic handles and grips. Yet, the cut, length and firmness of toothbrush bristles matter just as much as the overall design.

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Charcoal Toothpaste vs Regular Toothpaste: Which Is Better For Whitenning?

At the store, you may be on your way to buy some toothpaste only to find charcoal toothpaste. You may never have considered using charcoal toothpaste before. To ensure you get the most out of your brushing, it's important to know if charcoal toothpaste is better than regular toothpaste for teeth whitening.

Here's what you need to know.

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What Causes Enamel Loss on Teeth?

What Causes Enamel Loss on Teeth?

Without enamel, your teeth would be worn down significantly. Every time you talk, chew, or bite, you're causing stress on your teeth. The enamel of your tooth is responsible for protecting your teeth and preventing normal wear-and-tear for as long as possible. Yet, over time, you may notice that your enamel is starting to disappear. Some of this natural. Yet there are a few causes that may make your enamel disappear faster than it should be. Here's what you need to know about enamel loss. 

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5 Reasons To Choose Fluoride-Free Toothpastes

5 Reasons To Choose Fluoride-Free Toothpastes

If you've been using a lot of products with fluoride in them, then you could be doing more harm to your teeth than you realize. Fluoride is regularly used in dental products like toothpaste and mouthwash. It's often even in city water. Yet this abundance of fluoride isn't always a good thing. Here are a few dangers of overexposure to fluoride and why it may be a better idea to choose fluoride-free toothpaste.
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Reasons to Use Gluten Free Mouthwash

Reasons to Use Gluten Free Mouthwash

Recently, there has been massive popularity in avoiding certain foods that contain gluten. This is because many people unknowingly suffer from a gluten allergy. Wheat today is not the same t was many years ago, it is being massively sprayed with pesticides and chemicals that are retained in the grain and consumed by all of us.

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Myths About Whitening Teeth At Home

Myths About Whitening Teeth At Home

One oral care routine that has rapidly seen popularity is teeth whitening. Everyone wants to have the brilliantly white smile that celebrities often adorn. White teeth are typically associated with excellent health. Yet some teeth whitening practices may not actually work. At worst, they may actually damage your teeth. Here are some common myths about whitening your teeth at your home. 
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TEETH COLOR

What Does the Color of Your Teeth Tell You About Their Health?

When you look at celebrities smiling, their teeth always seem to be naturally white and bright. However, there's nothing natural about it. The color of your teeth is actually determined by your health. This means that just because your teeth aren't white, doesn't mean that they're not clean or healthy. However, certain shades of color can suggest that your oral health isn't as well as it should be. Here's what you need to know about the color of your teeth and its indication of its health.
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Foods You Should Avoid for Your Oral health During Covid 19

There's an old adage that 'You are what you eat.' That sentiment may be truer than people realize. Certain foods that you consume can either have a great impact on your health or a negative one. Because oral health is closely associated with overall health, boosting your oral health is a great way to improve how healthy you are overall. In the time of COVID-19, it's more important than ever to take the necessary steps in ensuring your good health. Here are a few things you should know about diet and oral health.

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Is baking Soda Safe for Teeth?

Why Use Organic Toothpaste?

RDA VALUES FOR BRUSHING YOUR TEETH WITHOUT DAMAGE TO GUMS AND/OR ENAMEL

Most toothpaste on the market contains abrasive particles (i.e. particles which are not water-soluble) including aluminum hydroxide, silicates and others. Such "scrubbing" compounds are added to help remove plaque and stains during brushing, and it's their quantity, particulate size and hardness which determine the degree of abrasiveness of a toothpaste.

To be able to measure a toothpaste abrasiveness, scientists use the RDA index (from radioactive dentin abrasion or relative dentin abrasion). Higher values indicating increasingly higher abrasiveness. The more abrasive power, the more likely enamel erosion will occur, which can easily open the way to tooth decay.   It's typically whitening toothpastes which top the list of abrasiveness while toothpastes formulated for sensitive teeth tend to be at the bottom.

 

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