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While taking certain medications can help treat disease and lead to better overall health, some medications can harm your teeth and gums. The side effects of some medications can lead to the following oral health issues: Abnormal bleeding Some medications such as heparin or warfarin are used to thin blood. Taking these drugs means that […]
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If you’ve ever been to the dentist, then you’ve heard them talk about enamel. Dentists spend a lot of time talking to their patients about enamel, plaque, and tooth decay. But, to understand how to keep your teeth healthy, you have to know what enamel is and how best to take care of it. Here […]
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Switching to an electric toothbrush could be a great investment for your teeth. While a manual toothbrush does a fine job, an electric toothbrush really kicks things up a notch. While a manual toothbrush can struggle to get in between teeth, around back teeth, and in other hard-to-reach areas, an electric toothbrush can do it […]