*This article was published at Mouthhealthy.org and is shared for patient education purposes. Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard […]
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One of the best ways to prevent heart failure may be to keep up with daily toothbrushing. Frequent toothbrushing was linked to lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published online December 1 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Brushing teeth at least three times per day was linked
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The Study In most cases, the main cause of bad breath in children typically includes dental caries or poor oral and dental hygiene. There are other potential contributors to be considered as well such as taking certain prescribed medications or vitamins, malocclusions, a child’s diet, dry mouth, and large tonsils. However, a recent study from in the September issue
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The data of the top-selling beverages marketed to children under 12 years of age was analyzed by expert researchers. All of the nutritional value and factors of each drink was thoroughly investigated from juices to soda and everything in between. Of course, what did researchers discover? That drink manufacturers simply do not care when it
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Patients of all ages often ask which is the best approach when it comes to brushing – manual or electric toothbrushes? Both manual and electric tooth brushes work well to clean teeth if you use the proper technique and pay attention to brushing long enough. With a manual toothbrush, individuals have to place the brush
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