Smoking is considered to be one of the greatest evils that can wreak havoc on your overall health. It not only contributes to the cardiovascular and lung ailments, but it …
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Oral cancer detection by dentists is significantly on the rise
by EDSby EDSAfter examining data gathered over an 11-year period in a first-of-its-kind provincial study, University of Toronto clinician-scientist Marco Magalhaes has one vital message: dentists in Ontario are detecting more cases …
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Numb Tongue and Other Worrying Sensations Following Dental Procedures
by 123Dentistby 123DentistDental procedures make many people feel uneasy. They worry not just about the procedure itself, but the potential for side effects. While most people recover without issue from their dental …
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Should you try at-home teeth whitening products or visit your dentist to whiten your teeth? We compare your options for a whiter, brighter smile. As many as 86% of Canadians …
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How Do You Get Candida Infections and How Are They Treated?
by EDSby EDSTo prevent candidiasis in the esophagus, mouth, and throat simply maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush your teeth, rinse the mouth, and use … Candida is one of many types of yeast …
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Too much whitening may damage teeth, new study finds
by EDSby EDSThe very product you are using to whiten your teeth may be damaging them, a new study suggests. In three experiments, researchers found the active ingredient in tooth whiteners, hydrogen peroxide, can …
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The gray area of charcoal toothpaste. Does it work? Should you use it?
by EDSby EDSGardner, an IT specialist who lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky, bought some after seeing Facebook ads for charcoal toothpaste and watching YouTubers spread the jet-black goop or powder on their teeth, brush …
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Have you ever done your business, flushed the toilet, then stopped to ponder the short distance between the whirlpool of human waste and your vulnerable toothbrush on the counter? Or are you a proponent …
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My wife and I are having our first baby very soon, and I know that I’ll be looking for all kinds of answers to help me along the way in …
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Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
by Vicki Fidlerby Vicki FidlerWhether you are an adolescent, parent, or grown adult, you’ve probably heard someone tell you about getting wisdom teeth removed. And, we get it… hearing about a dental procedure is …