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Dietary habits important for dental health

Everything we eat passes through our mouth. And when we eat foods that contain carbohydrates, changes occur in our mouths that potentially can lead to cavities. Bacteria contained in the plaque that constantly forms on our teeth mixes with carbohydra...

Getting your kids to brush their teeth

Dear Mr. Dad: Our five-year old refuses to brush his teeth -- almost every night my wife and I end up screaming at him (and each other) and he ends up in tears. We're thinking about bagging the whole idea. Does he really need to be brushing his teet...

Do the color of the fillings matter?

Your question: Are white fillings better than silver fillings, or is the color simply a cosmetic consideration? The expert answers: White fillings are better than silver fillings because they do not expand and contract the way silver fillings do --...

Can you over-whiten your teeth?

Your question: Is there such a thing as over-bleaching your teeth? Bleaching is very safe and over-bleaching cannot occur unless you are extreme and do not follow the instructions. There is little reason to attempt to over-do: Teeth will only whiten...

Stress and dental health

Your question: When I'm under stress at work, I clench my jaw in my sleep. Is this just an annoyance, or can this lead to actual problems? The answer: Clenching and grinding of the jaw can cause problems to the teeth and supporting structures such a...

Researchers test drug that could cut orthodontic treatment time in half

"Most of orthodontics has traditionally dealt with physics, the biomechanics of applying a force against a tooth to move it," said study investigator Timothy Wheeler, DMD, PhD, a professor and chairman of orthodontics at UF's College of Dentistry....

Does your kid have a dirty mouth?

You can't protect your children from every germ, but you can reduce the amount they come into contact with by tackling one of the worst offenders - the bathroom. Consider the following tips for keeping your bathroom a little less germy, and teaching...

Straight talk on braces

Today's braces are a lot different from the metal-mouth look of a generation ago. "They're more aesthetic and more efficient," says Donald Joondeph, D.D.S., an associate professor of orthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle. And th...

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