What’s good for your body is also good for your mouth. Did you know what you eat can help to protect your teeth and gums from damage and bacterial infection. As the saying goes “We are we eat,” how we feel, how we look and our overall health can really depend on what we put
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Chewing Sugar-Free Gum May Promote Oral Health, Reduce Dental Care Costs. Men’s Health (7/9, Brabaw) stated chewing sugar-free gum is an inexpensive and “simple” method to help promote oral health and reduce dental costs. “Anything we can do to reduce the amount of acid and bacteria in your mouth will help prevent tooth decay,” said
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Some medicines can affect oral health due to high levels of sugar. If you are on long-term medication, you may be at greater risk of developing tooth decay due to using sweetened medications. The sugar contained in liquid medications, cough drops, vitamins, antacid tablets and anti-fungal agents can lead to tooth decay. Inhalers (particularly those
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There are many reasons for the appearance of white spots on your teeth. When there’s a disruption to the tooth-development process, white spots can set in on the surface, but not a shade of white that blends in with the rest of your teeth. Bacterial acids can cause white spots as they begin to dissolve
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Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you have to big farewell to your much loved morning smoothie ritual. Enjoy this delicious Warm Chai Winter Smoothie! Preparation time 5 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: 250mls almond milk (no added sugar) 2 bags of chai tea steeped in 1/2 cup boiling water Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch
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