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Posted on: 17 October 2018

There are many health issues and problems that smokers face as a result of their smoking habits. One of those many areas of the body affected by smoking is the teeth. When you are a smoker, your teeth are highly prone to staining and discoloration. If your teeth are discolored as a result of smoking, you may be wondering what you can or should do to deal with the issue. Get to know some of the steps that you can take to address your stained teeth.
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Posted on: 23 September 2018

If you have recently received new dental crowns, you may wonder if there is anything special that you need to do while you take care of them. However, knowing what not to do is also important. If you have any of the below habits, you risk damaging your new dental crowns. 1. Eating Chewy and Hard Foods  If you enjoy eating caramels and hard candies, you may have to give them up to protect your dental crowns.
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Posted on: 29 August 2018

Most people fully understand that the purpose of braces is to straighten out misaligned teeth, but did you know that braces are also very helpful for correcting an overbite? An overbite occurs when a person's upper jaw extends too far past his or her lower jaw, and this is something that braces can usually fix. Here are several things to know about braces and overbites. The causes of overbites A lot of people have overbites; however, many people have such minor cases that they do not really need treatment for them.
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Posted on: 29 July 2018

If you've ever taken a close look at what it is in tooth whitening products like toothpaste or strips that actually get the job done, you've most likely seen peroxide and baking soda appear many times. These two chemicals are mainstays in tooth whitening products, but using them directly on your teeth to get the results you want is mistaken. Here's why you should never use peroxide or baking soda directly on your teeth.
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