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The Best Toothpaste to Use While Pregnant, and Other Dental Advice for Expectant Moms

Staff — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:33:34 +0000

There are probably few groups of people as inquisitive about healthy practices as expectant moms. They seek out information everywhere—including here at the Dental Health Society. One question we hear a lot is about what toothpaste to use when pregnant. Some are concerned about safety. Others find that brushing makes them nauseous. There are alternatives...

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Without Ruining Your Teeth

Staff — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:19:14 +0000

Following June’s designation as National Candy Month, it’s time to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. (In fact, the entire month of July is National Ice Cream Month.) One might think that with all these sweets, August might be National Cavity Month. You’ll be happy to learn that there are...

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22 Important and Surprising Dental Health Stats

Staff — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:12:37 +0000

Here at the Dental Health Society, we like to keep tabs on how we as a country are doing in terms of dental health—and on how well our dentists are doing to serve the general population. Dental health stats help. Luckily, a number of other organizations do this as well, including the Centers for Disease...

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7 Tooth Decay Stories That Will Have You Rushing to Brush

Staff — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:49:56 +0000

Tooth decay can happen to anyone, but with proper dental hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, you can keep it under control. Decay leads to cavities. When people let decay and cavities run amok, bad things can happen. Left alone, cavities can eventually require crowns, root canal, or even losing teeth. Here, dentists weigh...

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Toothbrush Tales: Are You Falling For These 7 Brushing Myths?

Staff — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:39:11 +0000

Brushing your teeth doesn’t take much time or effort, but it sometimes feels like a chore. There are several brushing myths that might make you think you can skip this important part of your daily routine. It is important to know the facts – not only for your dental health, but for your physical health...

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