Diet and Oral Health
WHAT WE EAT and drink obviously plays a big role in our overall health, but in a way, it affects…
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Oral pH: The Chemistry of Healthy Mouths
MOST OF US learn a little about the pH scale in our science classes as teenagers, but what…
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The Dangers of DIY Braces
DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS can be wonderful ways to explore creativity, build something new, fix…
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Let’s Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY estimates that over 53,000 people will…
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Stress and Our Mouths
MENTAL WELL-BEING or lack thereof can often have an impact on physical health. Among those…
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What Are All Those X-Rays For?
JUST ABOUT ANYONE who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken, but how much do…
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Looking Forward to Retainers
THE BEST DAY FOR every orthodontic patient is braces off day, but that’s not where…
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What Causes Canker Sores?
CANKER SORES CAN be a real pain in the mouth! They might not be very dangerous, but they can make it pretty hard to..
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Oral Health and What We Drink
WHAT WE DRINK can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem…
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Pregnancy and Oral Health
ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS, there are all kinds of changes the body goes through during pregnancy. Some of
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