5 Tasty Mouth-Healthy Foods

Researchers have recently discovered five new foods that can help fight cavities and gum disease. The neutralizing effects of cheese can help lower acid levels in the mouth. In addition, black teas and green teas contain compounds called polyphenols that can help reduce the growth of plaque-producing bacteria and fight bad breath. Sugarless gum and raisins are also great teeth-healthy foods. 

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Brush Regularly To Ensure Your Buddy's Dental Health

After witnessing a recent spike in dental decay among dogs, White Cross Vets is now warning pet owners to brush their dogs’ teeth daily to prevent dental decay, gum disease and inflammation. Pet owners often forget about the importance of their dogs’ good oral hygiene, and because of this, many dogs are losing teeth to decay. Now with flavored toothpastes and tartar-reducing dental products, it’s easier to ensure healthy gums and teeth among pets.

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Read About Keeping Teeth Clean With Your Child

For parents in need of additional materials and support to teach their tots all about maintaining healthy smiles, these eight books will keep your kids laughing, smiling and learning. From Dr. Seuss’s, “The Tooth Book” to Elena L’s “Brush Brush Brush!”, kids will laugh out loud as they learn all about the things teeth can do and the ways in which to keep them clean so that they last a lifetime.

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Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy This Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, it is important to follow these simple tips to ensure your kids’ teeth remain beautiful and healthy. One of the most detrimental candies to kids’ teeth is the lollipop. Not only does its hard surface make chipping a possibility, but also because it takes a long time to consume, your kids’ teeth are submerged in sugar for an extended period of time. Another frightening candy is the sticky and chewy one. Gummy bears and taffy can increase the risk of tooth decay.

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Father Given Gift of Sight After Implanting Tooth In Eye

Ian Tibbetts had never seen the faces of his four-year-old twin boys. After an accident 16 years ago left him completely blind, Tibbetts had undergone multiple surgeries in the hope that he would regain his vision. But it wasn’t until a pioneering surgery used one of his teeth to reconstruct his eye that Tibbetts was finally able to see his sons’ faces for the first time. 

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How to Protect Your Teeth From Halloween Candy Temptations

Halloween candy isn’t just for kids, as nearly 80 percent of adults admit to consuming some of their kids’ candy on Halloween. Sugary treats are harmless in moderation, but they aren’t all created equal. Fast-dissolving sweets like chocolate and powdery candy are far less damaging to teeth than hard candies and chewy candies. To ensure you make the right choices this Halloween, find out how your favorite candy ranks.

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Newest Accessory Among Female Pop Stars Causes Tooth Decay

What was once an over the top accessory sported primarily by male hip hop artists has now become a popular item among female pop stars including Rita Ora, Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyonce. It’s difficult to understand the true appeal of grillz, but they have nevertheless secured a top spot among Hollywood celebrities. But, according to a celebrity cosmetic dentist, grillz can promote plaque and cause tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. 

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Dental Tools of the Future: Custom 3D Printed Toothbrush

Looking a bit like a “hairy pair of dentures”, the Blizzident is the new 3D printed toothbrush that’s tailor-made to fit a person’s mouth. By simply biting down, the Blizzident can clean a person’s teeth in six seconds. Engineers use a dental scan to create a computer aided design model of the brush, which is then converted into a 3D object using stereolithography. 

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