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  • Expectant Mothers - Dental Facts You Need To Know

    The best thing you can do as an expectant mother is to nurture and maintain your own dental and general health. It's best to eat a balanced diet and avoid starchy and sugary snacks between meals. A healthy and balanced diet will provide you with the calcium, phosphorus and other vitamins and minerals needed for your baby's teeth and bones.

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  • Topical Fluoride

    Fluoride has a unique ability to strengthen enamel. Your child's risk for decay will be monitored, as well as diet and dental plaque control. These factors will determine if sealants are recommended for the surfaces that are more prone to decay and that the toothbrush can't reach.

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  • Xylitol In Chewing Gum

    Is there really a sugar that helps fight tooth decay? Xylitol is becoming quite popular especially in dentistry and for good reason — it helps prevent cavities. Researchers have found that systematic use of xylitol chewing gum significantly reduces the relative risk of tooth decay when compared to chewing gums containing sorbitol/xylitol and sucrose.

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  • Mouthguards

    When properly fitted and used correctly, mouthguards protect your child’s teeth, lips, jaw and tongue during contact sports. Ask about having a mouthguard custom made for you or your child. It should fit more comfortably than a retail version, and offers the best protection for your smile.

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  • Oral Hygiene Behavior - Dental Health for Life

    The best tools for maintaining your oral health and minimizing dental problems are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. Unfortunately, myths and folklore abound on how and what to use to best effect. This article cuts through the confusion with a winning game plan for oral health...

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  • Athletic Mouthguards

    There are times when an athlete can feel invincible...able to connect on every jump-shot, run faster and longer, or hit every pitch, but statistics show that even on their best days accidents can happen. An ounce of prevention goes a long way...For a small cost, a protective mouthguard can prevent excess anxiety, risk, injury, pain, suffering, and years of dental treatment...

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  • Fluoride & Fluoridation in Dentistry

    The Center for Disease Control says that water fluoridation is, “One of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th century.” Extensive systematic reviews of the evidence conclusively show that water fluoridation and fluoride toothpastes both substantially reduce dental decay. Learn why through the amazing fluoride story...

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  • The Field-Side Guide to Dental Injuries

    Accidents to the teeth, jaws and mouth can happen at any time during any sporting activity. Proper attention can save pain, alleviate anxiety and costly dental treatment. A little knowledge, as they say, can go along way. This field-side guide briefly explains some simple rules to follow when dealing with different dental injuries and when you need to see the dentist...

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