Gardner, 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 …
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Here is what you should know about tooth cavities
by EDSby EDSCavities are holes that develop on teeth as a result of decay. They can cause symptoms including toothache. Without treatment, cavities can worsen over time and cause other problems. Practicing …
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Schools in the United Kingdom have been ranked as the worst for educating children about their oral health. According to the findings of a new YouGov survey, less than one …
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Is flying after having a tooth extraction safe?
by Vicki Fidlerby Vicki FidlerIf you’ve been told you’ll need a tooth extracted, you may feel there’s no “convenient” time to have it done. We all lead busy lives, and fitting a dental procedure …
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SC dental experts emphasize relationship between oral hygiene and overall health
by EDSby EDSJames Island resident Tanner Knox knows all too well the impact of dental health on the entire body. In 2010 his father, Roy, had to get intensive surgery on a …
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How to brush your teeth: For kids
by Dr. Burhenneby Dr. BurhenneIf you’re reading an article called “How to Brush Your Teeth for Kids,” my guess is that your little ones are ready for some serious oral hygiene. You made it …
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7 oral health concerns more common in seniors
by 123Dentistby 123DentistOral health is important for patients of all ages, but there are many problems that become more pressing in older patients. Seniors are more likely to experience trouble with lost …