Plastic Packaging and Your Children’s Teeth

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Plastic Packaging and Your Children’s Teeth Parents will do anything to take care of their kids and help them develop strong, healthy teeth. Of course, this objective can be frustrating when the list of things to avoid seems to grow longer every day. Sorry, Mom and Dad, but it’s time to add another to the list: Bisphenol A (or BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastic packaging for food and drinks. Many parents are already aware of the risks associated with BPA. Scientists and public health officials have been aware for a while that prolonged exposure to BPA can negatively […]

Foods You Didn’t Know Were Good for Your Teeth

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https://www.stardentalport.com/foods-you-didnt-know-were-good-for-your-teeth/https://www.stardentalport.com/foods-you-didnt-know-were-good-for-your-teeth/Foods You Didn’t Know Were Good for Your Teeth + Infographic In the past, food was fairly universally seen as a threat to teeth, with sugary foods and drinks topping the list of worst offenders. Regular brushing and flossing, we were told, were all we could do to keep our teeth and gums as healthy as possible, as these activities removed the acid-producing plaque food causes to build up on our teeth. However, a growing body of research is revealing that the relationship between food and our teeth is more complex than previously thought; just as certain foods can promote […]

5 Reasons to See Your Dentist More Than Twice a Year

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Though bi-annual dental checkups have become the accepted norm, this figure is not—it may surprise you to learn—based on a history of scientific evidence. In fact, the “twice a year” recommendation owes its existence to advertising; during the 1950’s, a toothpaste company called Pepsodent ran an ad which suggested visiting the dentist twice per year to attain optimal dental health. Because modern medicine was still in its relative infancy then, professionals largely complied with this suggestion as it seemed sufficient to prevent serious dental problems in most people. However, today we know that dental care, like health care, must be […]

Is Snoring a Health Risk? Get the Facts on The Dangers of Snoring

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Is Snoring a Risk to Your Health, and Can You Really Stop Snoring? In the past, snoring was seen as a harmless hassle—a mysterious nighttime habit of the body which frustrated married couples and fuelled sitcom jokes. Today, however, we know that snoring is not as simple as we once believed; in fact, in some cases, it can be extremely dangerous. When Is Snoring A Problem? Snoring, common though it may be, is never a good sign; any degree of snoring suggests that the body is struggling to take in enough air while at rest, something which can seriously degrade […]

Is Juicing Bad for Your Teeth?

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Juicing and Your Teeth: Health Benefit or Oral Hazard? While practically everyone knows that unhealthy sugary, acidic drinks like soda pop are a leading source of tooth decay, much less attention has been paid to the effect of natural fruit and vegetable juices, despite the fact that “juicing” has become a major trend. This, according to many dentists, is a glaring oversight; some fruit and vegetable-based drinks can be nearly as high in sugar and acid as soda pop, making the “Sip all day, get decay” rule as relevant to them as it is to any other sweet, tart beverage. […]

How to Be Prepared for a Dental Emergency

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Few things in life are as stressful as a dental emergency: The pain, the unexpected expense, and the threat of infection or tooth loss should one delay treatment all loom large, leading many people to descend into panic. Fortunately, while there’s no way to ensure you will never be faced with a dental emergency, there are a number of things you can do to prepare for one ahead of time—thereby minimising some of the associated fears and risks. To prepare for a dental emergency, you should: Know how to care for a knocked-out tooth A knocked-out tooth isn’t necessarily a […]

Are Bread and Popcorn Bad for Teeth?

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We all know that eating lots of candy is bad for your teeth. The sugars generate plaque and the plaque causes decay. Once you’ve let the decay get so bad it goes into the pulp of the tooth, it could mean a root canal and crown. So how can you avoid fillings and root canals? Daily Mail and Dr Sameer Patel have put together a list of foods that you may not normally associate with dental danger, but the danger is very real. This helpful article touches on everything from breakfast cereal to popcorn. Read more here

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