The human body really is amazing, strange, and interesting. We’ve put together some fun tooth facts so you can test your knowledge, impress your friends and family, or simply learn more. Your food must be broken down before entering your digestive system so that your body can absorb the nutrients from it easily. Your teeth
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When you’ve had a dental procedure what and how you eat can be impactful. Since vitamins and minerals are vital to healing, you’ll want to be sure you’re getting plenty of these. Therefore, whenever possible you’ll want to choose nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods and lean meats, eggs and beans. In
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Thinking about getting your kids ready to go back to school after the long, fun summer can be challenging. However, there are a few things you can do to make the transition easier. Children and their parents are both much busier once the school year begins, so this is a great time to handle taking
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It’s almost summer and there are so many great benefits for children who play summer sports. Among these are the physical activity, social interaction, self-esteem building, along with encouragement of healthy eating habits and a check with the doctor and dentist before beginning. While exercise is good for every child’s health, it’s important to make
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Canker sores are painful small, round or oval sores that appear in the mouth. They are one of the most common oral conditions with more than half of all people experiencing them. Canker sores may appear on any soft tissue such as gums, tongue, cheeks, or inside the lips. Often this condition is recurrent and
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If you’re experiencing an unpleasant metallic taste in your mouth, you’re probably wondering what might be causing it. In fact, there can be many causes and it may be a symptom of a more serious health concern. Distortion of taste can also cause other serious issue, as taste is required for identifying spoiled foods and
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Although it’s vital to brush and floss your teeth regularly, if you’re not cleaning your tongue, your oral hygiene routine is not complete. Your tongue is covered in bacteria, which are concealed within all the crevices between the taste buds and other areas. These bacteria can’t just be rinsed away with water or mouthwash. They
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