How To Remove Popcorn From Your Teeth
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24 March 2017
If you get popcorn stuck in your teeth, it should be removed as soon as possible. Popcorn is a nutritious snack, but the kernels eventually irritate the gums and attract bacteria.
The longer the popcorn stays lodged in the teeth, the more risk there is for an abscess. You don't always need to see a dentist when popcorn gets stuck in your teeth. Here are tips to remove popcorn from your teeth.
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Curious About Dental Crowns? Information You Should Know
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24 March 2017
If you are curious about dental crowns, you may be surprised at everything they can do to help your teeth. For example, they can be used if you crack one of your teeth. Below is some more information about dental crowns. You will find this information even more helpful if your dentist ever recommends you have one.
Dental Crowns Can Hide Flaws
If you have any flaws in your teeth, such as a tooth that is misshapen or discolored, a dental crown can make the tooth look normal again.
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Braces: Not Just For Childern
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22 January 2015
Are you afraid to smile because you have crooked teeth? Do you have pain or discomfort when eating? Well, if you do, then you are a prime candidate for adult braces.
Many people think that braces are only for kids. That's not true. Many adults decide to correct their teeth using braces. Sometimes their families didn't have the money to pay for braces when they were growing up. Maybe the issue didn't become a problem until later on in life.
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Allergic To Salt? Don't Use Oil-Pulling As A Substitute To Heal Your Extraction Site
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13 January 2015
After a dentist, such as William J Guthrie DDS PC, extracts your tooth, he or she may recommend that you rinse the extraction site with warm, salty water to help it heal faster. If you're allergic to the iodine in salt, you may be tempted to use other methods, such as oil-pulling, to heal your extraction site. But that might be a bad idea. A small blood clot covers the empty tooth socket of your extraction site.
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