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Common Oral Health Problems in Adolescents

August 28, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Adolescents face many oral health problems which may require them to visit a dentist or  health care professional. Adolescents with braces are a common sight. Another problem is wisdom teeth extraction or the removal of the third molar. Dental cavities are yet another common problem in teens. Orthodontics is a specialty in [...]

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Periodontal Disease in Adolescents

August 20, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image by Phil Dragash via Flickr The meaning of the word “periodontal” is around the tooth. Also known as gum diseases, periodontal diseases are serious infections caused by bacteria that harm the gums and tissues in the vicinity of the mouth. While dental cavities or caries only affects the tooth Periodontal disease is devastating affecting [...]

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How long does it take for cavities to turn into root canals?

June 1, 2009 Dental Health

I’ve had a few cavities for over a year and it’s just starting to hurt. Does that mean it’s turning into a root canal? if you have hot and cold sensitivity, and it is starting to hurt…than i am sooo sorry ..i think you might need a root canal. ive had 3, on sweet air [...]

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7 Truths About Teeth Whiteners

May 25, 2009 Dental Health

Image via Wikipedia Here are seven truths about teeth whiteners you probably did not know about: 1. Too much of a good thing can definitely be bad. Teeth whitening products are great if you use them occasionally, but if you use them too much you can damage your teeth. People who overuse whitening products can [...]

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Understanding Dental Cavities and Fighting Them

May 23, 2009 Dental Health

Dental cavities are more commonly known as tooth decay. The factors that affect tooth decay are: dental hygiene, the kind of food we eat and the amount of fluoride in our toothpastes. It is now recognized that family history of tooth decay is another risk factor for poor dentition. This is very common, as many [...]

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Cheap, Fast Teeth Whitening

April 25, 2009 Dental Health

Now, there is a non-laser treatment system that whitens teeth really quickly–in one session–and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Get more information at http://www.HealthyUpdates.com Get a FREE REMEDY Subscription: http://www.healthisnow.com Duration : 0:2:8

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How To Live Gum Disease Free!

April 3, 2009 Dental Health

Image via Wikipedia Gum disease has a two-fold effect on your life. Firstly, unchecked, it can cause plenty of pain and discomfort and eventual tooth loss and secondly, it can hurt your hip pocket and cost you thousands of dollars in treatment and maintenance costs. The irony is gum disease doesn’t have to be a [...]

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Easy Dental Hygiene

April 2, 2009 Top Health Tips

Image via Wikipedia Dental hygiene is number one on my to-do list. Or should I call it my to-groom list? You can neglect your hair and you can neglect your shaving ritual, but just DON’T neglect your choppers. Bad oral hygiene will get you nowhere in this world. The only folks interacting with you will [...]

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