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A Well Balanced Diet Helps Keeping Teeth Bright & Healthy



In order to have a nice set of white and bright teeth that are also healthy in the inside, besides sticking to a daily brushing & flossing regimen, you also need to stick to a healthy diet. Bad sugars should definitely be avoided, and instead you should introduce into your diet food that is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Tooth Sensitivity: A Problem with Many Solutions



Eating should be a habit that besides nourishing, should also offer pleasure. Everyone likes to enjoy a piece of chocolate or a cup of delicious hot cocoa. Unfortunately, some people feel a very unpleasant sensation immediately as their teeth come in contact with a cold ice-cream, a hot beverage, or anything that is sweet. This is teeth sensitivity, and more and more people are affected by it every day.

Obama Cares for Your Child’s Dental and Overall Health



The United States Department of Agriculture has the power to bring new standards and regulations regarding the food that is sold throughout the schools. Thanks to the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act brought by the Obama administration, those schools that respect the new standards are eligible for refunds.

Avoiding Sugary Drinks Decreased Tooth Decay in the Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.

How To Avoid Tooth Abrasion and Tooth Erosion

Tooth abrasion and tooth erosion refer to a loss of part of the tooth’s outer covering, the enamel, and sometimes deeper parts of the tooth. Some cases may require specific restorative procedures, while others will not require treatment.