Serving Activated Charcoal Mixed With Food For Halloween? Maybe Not
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11 October 2017
The trend of mixing activated charcoal with foods like bread, cheese, and ice cream has taken over social media, and this seems like the perfect way to prepare food for Halloween. However, it is possible to take a trend too far, and in the case of activated charcoal, too much could be less than good for both you and your teeth.
Tooth Stains
One of the immediate effects of eating a food like activated charcoal ice cream is the black staining that takes over your mouth.
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Veneer Treatment Mistakes That An Inexperienced Dentist Isn'T Likely To Make
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14 September 2017
Common wisdom has it that you can minimize your dental treatment costs by seeking treatment from a dental school. This may work, but not for all dental treatments. For example, there are some veneer mistakes that an experienced dentist isn't likely to make when, but a dental student might make them. Here are some of those mistakes:
Failing To Manage Your Expectations
Veneers are mostly cosmetic dentistry tools, which mean people use them when they expect to improve their smiles or make their teeth more beautiful.
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How Your Dentist Screens You For Oral Cancer
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10 August 2017
One important benefit of having regular dental examinations is that your dentist also screens you for oral cancer at the same time. This plays a major role in the early detection of a cancerous lesion so it can be treated while the cancer is still in the early stages. Here is a look at how the cancer screening process works.
The Oral Examination
When the dentist looks for signs of oral cancer, your entire mouth is examined.
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Using Whitening Strips For The First Time? Follow These Tips:
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23 July 2017
If your teeth have been looking a bit yellowed and discolored lately, then whitening strips may allow you to achieve the whiter, brighter smile you desire. You can typically find these strips in the pharmacy or even your grocery store. They only cost a few dollars -- and a box has enough to treat your teeth for a few weeks or months. Using whitening strips for the first time can be a bit intimidating, but the tips below will help guide you:
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