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Attention All Germaphobes!
March 25, 2014 Do you know how clean the dental instruments going into your mouth are? When you go to the dentist, you expect to be treated with instruments that are 100% sterilized. Instruments that...
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The Dangers of an Oral Piercing
Body piercing is a popular form of self-expression. Getting unique piercings on your tongue, lips, and cheeks may look cool, but it can be dangerous to your health. Your mouth contains millions of...
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The Dangerous Truth Behind E-Cigarettes
What are E-cigarettes? E-cigarettes, also known as “vapes”, come in many shapes and sizes. Most have a battery, a heating element, and a place to hold liquid. The liquid usually contains nicotine or...
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Dental Risks While Scuba Diving
Travel insurance may protect you from lost or delayed baggage, trip cancellations, and delays. However, it will not protect your oral health while relaxing on the beach or venturing out on an excursion...
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The Connection Between HPV and Oral Cancer
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. There are 14 million new cases...
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The Effects of Alcohol on Your Teeth
Enamel is the strongest material in your body, stronger than your bones. Yet certain foods and drinks can have a deleterious effect on the teeth. More specifically, alcohol can adversely affect your...
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The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Dentistry
When it comes to do-it-yourself projects, its best to stick to simpler, non-life-threatening tasks like home improvement. Five out of five dentists recommend that you do not try to do-it-yourself when...
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Charcoal Teeth Whitening: What’s the Deal?
A multitude of companies claiming that their activated charcoal toothpaste is a more natural & effective teeth whitening method have recently gained attention in the media. While charcoal is...
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Oil Pulling for Dentistry: Is it Safe?
Oil pulling is one of the latest “health trends” originating from ancient Asia for dental hygiene and teeth whitening purposes. While results vary and research evidence remains mixed, the American...
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