In the Moroccan cave known as Grotte des Pigeons, life was good some 15,000 years ago. The people who occupied the cave had a varied diet, fine living quarters and a close-knit community. What they didn’t have was a good tube of toothpaste — and the results, scientists have learned, were horrifying.New research shows that […]
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Yes, we know: you don’t always like visiting us.And by “us,” I mean “your dentists” — the people who make sure your smile is healthy and big and sparkly.Sure, you love our hygienists: they make your teeth shiny and don’t cause you much, if any, discomfort. But then the doctor comes in to evaluate your
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Sugar-Free Soda And Snacks Are Likely Hurting Your TeethScrapping added sugars from your diet can benefit your health and decrease your risk for obesity, but swapping them for calorie-free, artificially sweetened alternatives might not work. And according to new research, fake sweeteners might not benefit your dental health, either. It’s widely accepted that sugar can
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A smile is often the first thing you notice about a person. It lights up your face and, if you have a nice one, can make you more attractive. Some even think a nice smile can turn back the clock.One 2011 study determined that people found smiling faces to be more attractive and youthful —
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Brushing twice a day is good for your breath and gums and all, but it also helps out your whole body.Francesco D’Aiuto, senior lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, chatted with The Guardian about what he refers to as the the “mouth-body connection,” or the idea that a healthy body is strongly correlated
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Survey data from women of childbearing age in the U.S. show that certain groups of pregnant women aren’t getting appropriate dental care.Younger pregnant women, as well as non-Hispanic black and Mexican American women, and women with low family income or low education are not getting dental care as often as others, researchers found. Experts say
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Want a healthy smile for life? Cut out or reduce your consumption of the worst foods for your teeth For some people, part of the fun of a cold, iced beverage is crunching through the cubes once the drink is done. But chewing ice is a big no-no. Many people think ice is good for
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Drinking energy and sports drinks on a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? Sports And Energy Drinks Are Highly Acidic It’s important to remember the purposes of each of these drinks so as not to consume them more
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Swimming Frequent swimmers may be at risk for developing yellowish-brown or dark brown stains on their teeth.Those who swim more than six hours a week continually expose their teeth to chemically treated water. Pool water contains chemical additives, which give the water a higher pH than saliva. As a result, salivary proteins break down quickly
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Current evidence supports a recommendation of a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a whole-foods, plant-based diet with limited consumption of meat, particularly processed meat. In addition to discussing tobacco and alcohol use with patients (and, if relevant, betel nut and gutka consumption), as well as the risk of sexual transmission
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