Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing they do, our teeth are surprisingly resilient. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll. Here’s what happens to teeth as we age — and what you can do to keep your teeth strong and sparkling for a lifetime. Preventing Acid Erosion… Continue reading
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Dental health and ten tips for its supporting
Did you know that regularly brushing your dog’s teeth and providing her with a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys can go long way toward keeping her mouth healthy? Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with proper mouth care-and bad breath is… Continue reading
Mainly facts about for healthy and shiny teeth
A lot of people have anxiety about going to the dentist. These facts can help put you on the right path to good oral health and avoid having dental problems in the future. 1. Dental Check Ups Include Oral Cancer Screenings When you go for your regular dental check up, your dentist and hygienist are… Continue reading
Some warns of british dental association
Cuts to the funding of dental academia could adversely affect the ability of UK dental schools to maintain the supply of high-quality new graduates into the workforce, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned today. The BDA’s warning follows the recent announcement by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) that funding allocations for… Continue reading
The trueth about healthy teeth and gums
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) estimates that approximately three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease — from mild cases of gingivitis, to the more severe form known as periodontitis. However, despite this prevalence, approximately only three percent seek treatment for their gum disease. With increasingly more research indicating that… Continue reading
Five bad habits leading to plaque
Plaque. Since childhood, we’ve been trained to resist that dreaded enemy of teeth. Regular brushing and flossing are sure bets for dental health. What else could you be doing — or avoiding — to keep plaque off your knockout smile? “Keeping plaque off your teeth isn’t complicated, but consistency is key,” says Richard Price, DMD,… Continue reading
Dental health and herbal therapy Part three
Prickly Ash An aromatic shrub or small tree native to eastern North America, the prickly ash has prickly stems and feathery leaves. The bark has traditionally been used to treat the circulatory and digestive systems. Powdered bark is used as a poultice for wounds. Precautions and Recommendations • If taken when the stomach is irritable,… Continue reading