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Dental health experts think you should finally dismiss these 13 sweet tooth beliefs
Dental Health

Dental health experts think you should finally dismiss these 13 sweet tooth beliefs

Ever feel like a slave to sugar? There’s a good reason people are attracted to sweets, ice cream, chocolate, cake and other tasty treats.
13 things dentists never put in their mouth
Dental Health

13 things dentists never put in their mouth

Dentists see countless patients each year who break teeth because they chomp on the wrong thing – food or otherwise. Here are the things the pros beg you to keep out of your mouth.
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Dental Health, Home Tips, Skin

10 healthy uses for bi-carb soda

Bi-carb soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda and baking soda), has many benefits beyond baking, from reducing heartburn to soothing itchy skin.
Teeth grinding is on the rise – here’s what you can do about it
Dental Health

Teeth grinding is on the rise – here’s what you can do about it

Experts say the stress of the pandemic may be behind an uptick in teeth grinding, a behaviour known as bruxism. Find out the best ways to minimise damage to your pearly whites – and beat bruxism [...]
Dental Health

14 foods that are worse for your teeth than lollies

You could be sabotaging your beautiful smile without even knowing it.
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10 ways you’re flossing all wrong

Flossing is a key step for keeping your teeth and gums healthy, but if you're not following proper technique you could be doing more harm than good. Here are the common flossing mistakes dentists [...]
12 common teeth-cleaning mistakes that make dentists cringe
Dental Health, HealthSmart

12 common teeth-cleaning mistakes that make dentists cringe

We asked dentists to reveal the dental mistakes that make them cringe, from rushing your toothbrushing to overusing whitening products.
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Dental Health

12 signs you need to see a dentist right away

Don't ignore these symptoms of a potential dental emergency.
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10 early signs of gum disease you’re probably ignoring
Dental Health

10 early signs of gum disease you’re probably ignoring

Nearly 6 million Australians have some form of gum disease. Here are the signs you might be one of them.
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Dental Health

10 things dentists always do to prevent tooth decay

Tooth decay can make for complicated, expensive and painful dental visits. Here's what dentists do to stay out of the dental chair.
11 home remedies for a toothache
Dental Health, HealthSmart

11 home remedies for a toothache

Cavities, loose fillings, a cracked tooth, an abscess (a pocket of infection at the gum line), or a sinus condition can all bring on the dreaded toothache pain. Until you can see the dentist, [...]
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10 gingivitis home remedies that actually work

Gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease that causes inflammation or swelling of the gums, is often a sign that an infection in the gums may develop. These home remedies may help treat gingivitis.
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Dental Health

Adult Orthodontics: is it Too Late to Get Braces?

Today there are more treatment options than ever before. Here are three of the more popular.
6 Tips For Healthy White Teeth
Dental Health

6 Tips For Healthy White Teeth

Try these tips for keeping your pearlies white.

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