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Your teeth are stronger than your bones (fun fact: They're the hardest part of your body!). But don't get too excited--over time they can suffer damage and decay, affecting more [...]

People in their 30s and 40s are more susceptible than younger people to cavities at the base of a tooth due to receding gum lines. Fillings may crack or fall out, and teeth may lose their youthful appearance. Information is provided to help people in this age range keep their teeth healthy and attractive.

A healthy, happy smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Brilliantly-white teeth and pink gums are a reliable indication of overall good health. But forget standard [...]

FLOSSING Brushing is not enough. Flossing is needed to remove plaque between the teeth, where a toothbrush can't reach. Step-by-Step Flossing Take an 18-inch piece of floss and wind it [...]

Every child can have healthy teeth and gums. Children with disabilities are no exception This series of articles will explain some important facts about dental disease and its prevention, focusing [...]

Byline: BY MARY ROSE ALMASI Whiter Teeth Brighten your smile in three fast, easy stepswithout making a trip to the dentist. How is it that even cash-strapped students and chain-smoking, [...]

People should be careful about their dental hygiene since 75% of the population has some type of gum disease. A good regimen of dental hygiene includes regular blushing with a fluoride-based toothpaste, flossing and good dietary habits.

Byline: Masters, Maria Tea is for teeth Want to protect your smile? Start brewing. Tea may be the safest drink for your teeth besides water, according to a new Temple [...]

Byline: Dailey, Kate MALEGRAMS THE DIY DENTIST 7 maladies of the mouth and how to treat them--yourself SENSITIVE TEETH Cause: Exposed nerve roots, often from receding gums. Treatment: Lay off [...]

If you're like most people, you'd probably prefer an audit by the IRS than a visit to the dentist. Yet 35 million Americans have the beginnings of gum disease, a [...]

The proper use of the right dental care products and some smart strategies can ensure brighter and healthier teeth. A six-step guide to whiter and stronger teeth is presented. Steps include brushing and flossing every morning, afternoon and evening, alternating toothpastes every month and changing toothbrushes every three months.

People in their twenties are prone to cavities because of smoking, eating junk food, and other bad habits. Preventing cavities requires lifestyle changes and brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Dental care for people in their thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond is described., Examine your life and you'll probably find some things you wouldn't mind losing -- a few pounds, a few stressors, that brown Naugahyde La-Z-Boy you bought during the Ford administration. [...]

LIKE SOME PEOPLE, some dogs have breath that will knock a moose off its feet at 10 yards. Sometimes there are underlying causes, like serious disease, that no amount of [...]

Tips are presented on the proper ways to brush and floss teeth. Information on professional dental care and dealing with dental insurance is included.

If brushing and flossing aren't doing the job, try yogurt. In a recent Japanese study, people who ate three ounces of sugar-free yogurt twice a day for six weeks had […]

Cavity Busters is an educational kit that motivates children to brush their teeth. The kit includes a paperback book and a video, Look Mom.. . No Cavities. They instruct children [...]

BEING TOO VIGOROUS WITH A toothbrush can erode the surface of teeth--making them very sensitive to hot and cold foods--and eventually cause the gums to recede. The American Dental Hygienists […]