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Oral Health: 19 Habits That Cause Bad Teeth
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Oral Health: 15 Conditions That Make Your Teeth Hurt
Got aching teeth? Your pain may be coming from somewhere other than your choppers.
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Dental Health: Diseases Caused by Unhealthy Teeth and Gums
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Treatment for Whiter Teeth and a Brighter Smile
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Top Tips for Beautiful Teeth and Gums
Explore tips for beautiful teeth and gums. Brighten your smile and keep healthy gums with these easy and simple tools.
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Drugs and Medications: Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your...
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Teeth Whitening: Facts, Types, and Products That Work
What is the best teeth whitening option for you? Learn about different teeth whitening products such as teeth whitening strips,...
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Why Is Peroxide Good for Your Teeth and Gums?
Hydrogen peroxide is a clear liquid oxidizing agent. Hydrogen peroxide is good for your teeth and gums because it whitens teeth and helps fight inflammation.
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Is It Safe to Rinse Your Mouth With Hydrogen Peroxide Everyday?
Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical used for cleaning minor cuts and burns as well as disinfecting surfaces. It's safe to use over-the-counter peroxide oral rinse, which has roughly 1.5% to 3% hydrogen peroxide.
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How Much Does it Cost to Get Your Teeth Whitened By a Dentist?
Getting your teeth whitened is a way to brighten your smile and make yourself feel better about your appearance. The cost of prescription teeth whitening at the dentist's office is usually $400.
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Do White Spots on Teeth Go Away?
Whether white spots on teeth go away or not depends entirely on their cause. Some conditions, such as dehydration will resolve white teeth spots within hours of hydration.
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Can You Fix Rotten Teeth?
There is no cure for rotten teeth, however, treatment options can help limit further decay. When a tooth is badly decayed, the dentist may extract it and replace it with an implant.
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Can Rotting Teeth Be Saved?
In the initial stages of decay, teeth can be saved through various diet choices and oral care routines. However, once decay progresses, rotting teeth can only be saved through dental procedures.
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Why Do I Have Yellow Teeth?
Teeth naturally begin to discolor with age, as enamel wears and yellowish dentin underneath begins to show through. Here are 11 causes of yellow teeth.
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How Can I Heal My Teeth Naturally?
Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly are the best ways to keep your teeth healthy. Mouthwash can also help. Try these natural tooth care remedies to protect your smile.
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Protect Your Teeth: 19 Bad Dental Habits to Avoid
Bad dental habits can wreck your teeth. Teeth grinding, chewing on ice, playing sports without a mouth guard, and eating and drinking sugary foods and drinks are just a few bad habits that are bad for teeth. Giving nighttime baby bottles, opening things with your teeth, and chewing on pencils can also damage teeth and tissues in the mouth. Drinking red wine and white wine can erode enamel and stain teeth. Smoking, tobacco use, drinking coffee can all lead to tooth stains. Binge eating disorder leads to the consumption of large amounts of sugary food, which can lead to tooth decay. Purging exposes teeth to acids that can wear down enamel.
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Do Veneers Ruin Your Teeth?
No, veneers (dental veneers) do not ruin your teeth. In fact, they improve the appearance of damaged or flawed teeth. Only a small, thin tooth structure is removed to make way for the veneers. Even if the veneer cracks, you can repair the damage by getting a new veneer. Make sure you get the veneer fitted on your teeth from a qualified and experienced dentist.
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Is Hydrogen Peroxide Safe or Harmful for Your Teeth?
Hydrogen peroxide is a versatile product with many uses, from home cleaning to medical applications. Hydrogen peroxide should only be used short-term because cell damage to the pulp can limit the regrowth of the enamel.
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Prevention & Wellness
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- Health Tip: Promote Healthy Teeth
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- Health Tip: Protect Teeth From Decay
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