Archive for June, 2010
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Vitamin C and Dental Health
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Lack of Vitamin C increases the rate of periodontal disease. Vitamin C has been indicated to help in maintaining integrity of bone, connective tissue, and the teeth. The antioxidant properties help boost the immune system. The dosage for an average adult is 60 mg or one orange daily. People that use tobacco need to have [...]
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Natural Remedies
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Natural Remedies or Holistic treatment is it safe? Natural,herbal, alternative or holistic remedies can be another way to prevent or treat your body. Just like there is many prescription medications available, there is a wide variety of “natural” medicines available over the counter. Some of these products have some active ingredients. It is important that [...]
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Toothpaste and Canker Sores
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Is your toothpaste causing your canker sores? An ingredient, sodium lauryl sulfate or SLS has been known to cause irritation in some patients. SLS is the ingredient that produces the foaming in your toothpaste product. It has been known to cause some drying of the oral lining in the mouth, leading to mouth irritation. If [...]
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Halitosis
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Halitosis or bad breath may not only bother you, but also other people. Halitosis can also be a sign of an underlying health problem. It is caused by the bacteria in your mouth and produces a sulfur enviroment. How do you know if you have bad breath? If you are to embarrassed to ask a [...]
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Three Stages of Gum Disease
Friday, June 25th, 2010
There are three stages of gum disease. Gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. Your gum tissue may feel sore and you may notice bleeding when you brush and floss. Gingivitis can be reversed by having proper treatment by a dental professional and proper homecare. This is the only [...]