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Tooth Extraction And Dry Socket Prevention
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Getting a tooth pulled rarely sounds fun, but intense pain that lasts for several days after having it done is not normal. It may be an indication of dry socket, and if so, you will need to talk to your dentist. An Overview of Dry Socket Dry socket occurs after having a tooth pulled. When …
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What Can I Do About Canker Sores?
Posted on in Food & HealthToday we will talk about canker sores, or cold sores, which are actually two different things. Cold Sores Are Caused By Viruses With cold sores, stress or trauma is the cause. It’s a viral reaction from the viruses that can live in the cells in our mouth and lips. When we are under stress, for …
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The 3 Eating Habits To Change Right Now
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As we continue with a focus on nutrition during March, which is National Nutrition Month, we need a few simple solutions to help us get started with habits that will have a positive impact on our health. Too much change all at once can be a roadblock, but with these three simple changes, we can get …
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Are Soft Drinks Destroying My Teeth?
Posted on in FamilyFor 20 minutes after each sip, the bacteria in your mouth will turn the sugar in a soft drink into acid. How Soft Drinks Harm Teeth Soft drinks can harm teeth in two ways. Soft drinks are acidic. They have carbon dioxide which combines with water to make carbonic acid. That lowers the pH and …
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A Healthy Balance Of Nutrition And Oral Health
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March is National Nutrition Month, a month dedicated to nutrition education sponsored every year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The goal is to help each of us make informed decisions about what we eat and drink, and how it affects our over-all health. Good nutrition is connected to our teeth and overall oral …
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How Should I Respond To Tooth Trauma?
Posted on in FamilyThere are several things that happen when a person is hit around the jaw or face area, including the damage or loss of a tooth A Tooth Is Knocked Out If a tooth is knocked out, the best thing is to get to the dentist as soon as possible. Until we’re able to get to …
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