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You take short showers, recycle religiously and take reusable bags to the store. Here’s another eco-friendly habit to consider: greening your dental hygiene regimen. As only 1 percent of the Earth’s water supply is suitable for human consumption, it’s a

The answer depends on many factors, including your age, dental history and certain dental conditions. Most individuals have a complete series taken every three to five years, as well as bitewings, once annually. Wondering why you need X-rays? X-ray images

Creamy, gooey, savoury cheese. While this dairy staple tastes great on pizza, sandwiches and pasta, it also has a potential dental benefit. According to some research, eating cheese makes the mouth more alkaline, which in turn decreases the need for

Keeping your dentures clean and free of bacteria can help you enjoy a healthy, confident smile. Here are some simple tips for cleaning your dentures: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. To remove food particles and other debris that can get

Wisdom teeth (third molars) typically start developing in the teen years. By the end of that period, the crowns of the wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt through the gums, if there’s sufficient room. By your mid-twenties, wisdom teeth will

Hundreds of glands in our mouth produce enough saliva to fill two medium-size bathtubs a year. That’s a lot of saliva. Which is good. Saliva is our body’s way of rinsing our teeth of sugars and bacteria. Besides protecting our