"Growing evidence suggests that pregnant women who have gum disease may be more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small. While more researching is needed, it appears that gum disease triggers increased levels of biological fluids that can induce labor. Data also suggest that when gum disease worsens during pregnancy, there's a higher risk of having a premature, low birth weight baby."
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Oral Health Through Pregnancy: Dental Health for Women | Colgate®
"It’s probably the most common question I get as a dentist: "which mouthwash should I be using?" Or, "is this mouthwash good?""
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
Pros and Cons in the Vast World of Mouthwash
"Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause a variety of problems, such as headaches, jaw pain, muscle tightness, and broken teeth. A mouth guard is designed to prevent this issue, and there are several types to choose from."
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Mouth guard for grinding teeth: Options and when to see a dentist
"A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. It can be made from a variety of materials, including metal or porcelain."
HEALTHLINE.COM
Dental Crown Types, Procedure, When It’s Done, Cost, and Aftercare
"There are many different types of mouth sores than can develop around or in the mouth. Some are painful, some are unsightly, and some may be a sign of something more serious. If your mouth sore does not go away within 10 days, you should consult your dentist. If you suspect you have an infection, consult your dentist as soon as possible to eliminate complications."
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Cold Sores, Mouth Sores, Canker Sores, and Oral Thrush | Colgate®
"Too often, many people ignore the early signs and symptoms of gum disease, which is also known commonly as gingivitis, simply because they do not know what gingivitis is and thus do not recognize the signs."
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Warning Signs of Gingivitis
Unlike most bottled waters, tap water from public systems usually contains fluoride, a key mineral that can help strengthen the enamel in your teeth. In fact, putting fluoride in the community water supply is “the single most effective public health measure to prevent dental decay,” according to the ADA. Plus, drinking water can help rinse away the cavity-causing bacteria from food that might be lingering on your teeth, Dr. Harms says.
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1-Minute Daily Tips for Healthy Teeth | Everyday Health
See your dentist immediately if your gums bleed often, you see red or white patches on your gums or tongue, you have pain in your mouth or jaw, you have mouth sores that don't heal after two weeks, or you have trouble swallowing or chewing.
If you have diabetes, practice good oral hygiene to avoid gum disease.
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13 Secrets of Oral Health | Everyday Health
Without treatment, tooth decay or gum problems can lead to pain, problems with self-confidence, and tooth loss. These issues may lead to malnutrition, speech problems, and other challenges in a person’s work, school, or personal life.
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The 8 best practices for healthy teeth and gums
Many people experience some degree of tooth sensitivity. A study published in the March 2013 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) revealed that 1 in 8 people have sensitive teeth. But many don’t discuss the condition with their dentist.
If you have sensitive teeth, you may think that the discomfort you feel when you eat or drink cold, hot, sweet, spicy, or sour foods or beverages is normal, and that the solution is simply to avoid trigger foods and drinks.
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When to Talk to Your Dentist About Sensitive Teeth | Everyday Health
Every food you eat or beverage you drink comes in contact with your teeth, which means those choices continually impact the health of your teeth and gums. Many foods in a typical American diet — from sugary, processed foods and drinks to those that are highly acidic — can actually eat away at your tooth enamel, causing cavities. So it’s important to focus on eating healthy foods that also help promote oral health.
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How What You Eat Affects Your Teeth | Everyday Health
"Dental braces and retainers are used by orthodontists to help to straighten crooked teeth and correct a misaligned bite in patients as young as 8 or 9."
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Orthodontics / Braces
"Even if you didn't need braces as a kid or teenager, it's possible that over the years, you've developed crooked teeth. Your teeth can shift as you age, due to poor oral care habits or lost teeth. As a result, you might feel embarrassed to smile with your mouth open. To further complicate matters, the less straight your teeth are, the more likely you might be to have trouble with oral hygiene."
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Crooked Teeth? Here's How You Can Boost Your Confidence
"Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs when there is insufficient saliva in the mouth. If you have trouble chewing or swallowing, or if you wake up with a sticky, dry feeling in your mouth, you could have dry mouth."
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How to Treat Dry Mouth | Colgate®
"Flossing can be difficult, especially for young children and older adults with arthritis. Rather than give up, look for tools that can help you floss your teeth. Ready-to-use dental flossers from the drugstore can make a difference."
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11 Best Practices for Healthy Teeth
"Although brushing is the focal point of your child's daily dental routine, flossing is just as important. Flossing helps to remove the food particles and plaque that build up between the teeth and gumline that a toothbrush typically can't reach."
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Children's Dental Care: Flossing
"If you are suffering from both a headache and a toothache, it's natural to wonder if the two symptoms are related. Perhaps your toothache is triggering your headache, or perhaps the combination of your headache and toothache indicates an underlying health problem like a sinus infection or temporomandibular joint dysfunction."
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
Is There a Link Between Your Headache and Your Toothache?
"Your mouth is more than just a pretty smile. It's also a gateway to your overall health. Keeping that gateway clean may keep you healthier longer -- and looking younger."
WEBMD.COM
Dental Tips for a Younger Smile and Appearance
"The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth daily with an interdental cleaner (like floss). Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent cavities and gum disease. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria that feeds on leftover food or sugar in your mouth. When that happens, it releases an acid that can eat away at the outer shell of your teeth and cause cavities."
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How often should I floss my teeth? - From MouthHealthy.org
"Your baby is born with 20 teeth below the gums, and they usually start coming through between 6 months and a year. Most children have their full set of teeth by 3 years old."
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How to Take Care of Your Baby's Teeth - American Dental Association
"Everyone wants a sparkling white smile, but not everyone knows the best way to get one. Dingy gray or yellow stains happen naturally as we age. And eating or drinking some common foods, such as coffee or sweets, can stain teeth. So use these toothbrushing techniques to restore your bright smile."
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Tooth Brushing Techniques For Whiter Teeth
"Pericoronitis occurs when the wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt through the gums. As a result, they may only partially come through the gum, which may lead to inflammation and infection of the soft tissue around the wisdom tooth."
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Pericoronitis: Symptoms, treatments, and complications
"Even if you don’t have any symptoms, checkups are important because they can help prevent problems from developing and treat existing symptoms before they become more advanced."
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Top Reasons to See a Dentist - American Dental Association
"How good is your oral hygiene? Are your teeth and gums in good condition? When it comes to having healthy teeth and gums, these are just two of the many questions you should ask yourself on a regular basis."
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Doing Your Part For Healthy Teeth And Gums
"Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth."
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Gum Disease - Periodontal Disease - From MouthHealthy.org
"Tired of your teeth looking yellowed and dull, but not sure what’s making them that way? We made you a list of some of the worst teeth-staining foods that make it difficult to maintain a pearly-white smile. And, because we all like to indulge once in a while, we included a few stain-fighting foods that help ward off unwanted discoloration."
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Five Foods that Cause Stains and Six Foods that Prevent Them
"Dry socket is a condition that can occur after tooth removal. It usually happens 3–5 days after surgery. Dry socket causes intense pain because it exposes the nerves and bones in the gum."
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How long does dry socket last?
"Caring for your teeth is a lifelong commitment, but the more you can do to help your kids maintain proper dental habits the more you can instill good dental care at any age."
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Good Dental Care At Any Age
"The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth daily with an interdental cleaner (like floss). Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent cavities and gum disease. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria that feeds on leftover food or sugar in your mouth. When that happens, it releases an acid that can eat away at the outer shell of your teeth and cause cavities."
MOUTHHEALTHY.ORG
How often should I floss my teeth? - From MouthHealthy.org
"The ADA recommends changing your toothbrush every 3-4 months, so make a resolution to change your toothbrush with every season this year."
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Mistakes You Make Brushing Your Teeth – American Dental Association
