Dental
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Whitening Your Teeth at Home
Tooth whitening is one of the most important things you can do to improve your smile. While a professional dental cleaning will always provide the best results, several at-home options for tooth whitening can be effective if they are used correctly. Here are five mistakes to avoid if you whiten your teeth at home. 1. …
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How Your Genes Affect Your Dental Health
One reason your doctor or dentist may ask you about your family history (rather than just your own personal medical history) is that some medical conditions can run in families. This can be due to shared genetics; someone with a genetic predisposition to a condition may pass down those genes to the next generation. Your …
6 Types of Dental X-Rays
Regular cleanings and exams are part of caring for your oral health. However, X-rays are also commonly used to catch problems before they arise and to diagnose existing problems. Of course, there are many different types of X-rays your dentist can provide. If you want to be better prepared for your next X-ray, you should …
Zinc and Its Role in Oral Health
What nutrients are essential for good oral health? Calcium and vitamin D typically come to mind first. You may also be aware that vitamin C is essential for healthy gums. However, other nutrients also play a vital role in dental health. Zinc, a mineral that your body requires in trace amounts, affects oral health in …
Dehydration and Your Healthy Mouth
Can dehydration impact your mouth’s health? From warm weather workouts to salty meals, dehydration sets in when your body loses more fluids than you replace. Take a look at the oral issues dehydration can cause and what you can do to prevent and combat them. Dry Mouth Dry mouth is a red flag dehydration symptom. …
Transitioning Your Baby From a Bottle to an Adult Cup
If you are currently bottle feeding your baby, then you may wonder when you should wean your baby off the bottle and what type of cup you should introduce to them first. While pediatricians have traditionally advised weaning babies off their bottles between 12 and 18 months of age, some babies are ready to begin …
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