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BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY IS A BIG PROBLEM THAT CAN BE PREVENTED

YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE CHILDREN OF YOUR OWN. Either way, we all have children we care about in our lives—nieces, nephews, grandchildren, neighbor’s and coworker’s children, etc. That’s why it’s so important for everyone to be aware of this severe health issue affecting kids. It’s Easy To Protect Against Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Did you know that the most common childhood disease today is tooth decay? Tooth decay results when bacteria in one’s mouth interacts with the sugar and starches in...

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

FATHERS HAVE A KNACK FOR making us smile—even when we’d prefer to be grouchy! Amazingly, they can usually pressure us into smiling through a simple act or gesture—a grin, a proud look, a really dumb joke. This week, as much of the world celebrates Father’s Day, let’s return the favor! Help Make The Fathers In YOUR Life Smile! Take a moment to think about the fathers (and/or “father figures”) in your life. These could include your own dad, an admired...

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COULD ALLIGATORS HOLD THE SECRET TO HUMAN TOOTH REGENERATION?

AN ALLIGATOR HAS 80+ TEETH that can each be replaced up to 50 times during its life! Potentially, that’s thousands of teeth! You may be thinking, “Wow, that’s cool… But why are we talking about alligator teeth on this human dental blog?” Well, alligators may be helping scientists learn how to stimulate tooth renewal in humans. Alligator Teeth Are Similar To Human Teeth Like humans, alligators have well organized teeth, with different functions, fixed in bony sockets. Research shows that...

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HOW SOUR CANDY AFFECTS YOUR TEETH

WHY ARE CERTAIN CANDIES so bad for our teeth? One reason is all that sugar, of course. We know that. Here’s something you may not think about as often… Many popular treats include the descriptors tart, tangy, and sour. It seems the more bitter, the better. Trouble is, our teeth are paying the price for this sour trend and we continue to see the damage. Acid Erodes Our Teeth A pH scale shows where substances are on a spectrum from...

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