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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) A trip to the old time candy shop is unlikely to yield many items helpful for your teeth.  However, a recent article in the ACS’s Journal of Natural Products argues...

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World Smile Day

Back in 1963, Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts, drafted what became the most famous graphic design icon in the world: “The Smiley Face.” He originally designed the symbol...

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Periodontal Health and ED: What’s The Story?

Newsflash: Gum disease causes erectile dysfunction in rats. Erectile dysfunction and its causes have become a media obsession. Just as every known food or chemical appears to increase or decrease the...

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What is a Tongue Scraper?

People usually associate dental hygiene with teeth and gums. The dentist obviously focuses on these areas. However, the tongue also may require special treatment. Its surface collects food particles...

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Saliva and Dry Mouth

Did you know that the average mouth secretes two to three pints of saliva per day? Drool may sound distasteful but it’s normal and, more importantly, healthy. Not only does saliva prevent bacteria from...

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Are Mercury Fillings Safe?

A lot of discussion has occurred as of late regarding mercury fillings. To clarify, silver fillings are not just silver. Also known as amalgams, these fillings also contain tin, copper, and mercury. In...

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What is Complete Health Dentistry?

Traditionally, a dental office subscribed to the philosophy of “drill, fill, and bill.” They took care of problems inside your mouth. Doctors worried about what happened outside your mouth. This is not...

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How Does Stress Affect Dental Health?

Medical research has demonstrated that stress has negative consequences for both your mind and body. Your doctor may have warned about this already. Your dentist should talk about it too. Stress can...

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Does Sugar Cause Cavities?

Potato chips may be worse for your teeth than a candy bar! Since your childhood, your parents probably told you to avoid sweets because they portended many a painful visit to the dentist. In itself,...

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Does This Toothbrush Make Me Look Fat?

Brushing your teeth may help you lose weight.Breaking news! In a recent study of 14,000 people in Japan, scientists discovered that men who brushed their teeth weighed less on average than those who...

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