National Dental Hygiene Month encourages adults and children to increase awareness about oral health. Regular oral care and routine dental visits are a great way to keep bacteria away and decreases the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss.
The Tooth Fairy herself has been a part of popular culture for many years. Also, most agree that she originated in early European folklore. Therefore, parents buried their children’s baby teeth in the ground,.
When cutting carbs, the body enters a state of ketosis, in which it begins to break down fats at a much faster rate than it breaks down carbohydrates. This process produces compounds known as ketones, which can be used by the body for energy rather than glucose.
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Researchers found that the Sonicare Flexcare removed more plaque than the Oral-B Triumph after 4 weeks of use by adults with gingivitis. Another group of people who had healthy gums also showed improved gingival health when they used the Sonicare Flexcare compared to those who brushed with a regular manual toothbrush over four weeks.
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Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that collects on the surface of your teeth, underneath the gums. If plaque isn’t removed regularly (every day!), it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease.
As much as we’d like to think that we could choose any dentist at random and count on good results, this isn’t always true—and it especially isn’t true in an emergency when time is of the essence! Instead, take some time upfront and find a professional who works with you throughout every step of the process.
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A toothbrush is a great gift for your dental hygiene-conscious friends and family. A soft toothbrush with soft bristles is best, because it won’t damage your gums or cause bleeding when you brush your teeth. To make sure you’re getting the right type of toothbrush, look at the packaging.
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Now, more than ever, remember that the holidays should be joyful and fun, not a time for rigid perfection. Don’t worry if your decorations aren’t up to par with the ones you see on HGTV or if your holiday meal doesn’t look like it appeared on the cover of Food Network Magazine.
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Thanksgivings are a time to celebrate and give thanks for all that we have. This holiday is an opportunity for families to come together, share stories, and pass on traditions from generation to generation. It’s also a time to reflect on how lucky you are to have such wonderful people in your life – including your dentist!
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November is TMJ Awareness Month. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. What is TMJ? Aches and pains in the jaw can be caused by a variety of reasons. But one of the more common causes is TMD. To find out the source of your discomfort, see your dentist, Dr Fred Wong in Glendora. He will
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