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If you have lost one or more teeth, then you might want to spend a little bit of time researching dental implants.

Written By Anica Oaks / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

In many Middle Eastern and African countries, a special teeth-cleaning twig called a miswak stick is very popular. It starts off as just an ordinary tree stick but you have to chew on it to reveal what’s beneath the bark.

It’s good to know as much as possible about oral health in general, from dental products you can use to common dental ailments and those who help take care of your teeth. 

Written By Lidia Hovhan / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

In recent years, the rate of obesity has grown immensely with the advancement of sugary drinks, acidic foods, and more. While this affects the overall health of the person who is obese, it can also have unwanted effects on your oral health.

Written By Abigail Wise / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

 But no worries, at the initial stage, this problem can be eliminated with the help of professional oral care.

Choosing the right time for your child's first dental visit is essential as it determines the child's oral health in the long term. The dentist can detect arising problems early enough, conduct treatments and establish preventive measures.

In this article, we outline what those reasons may be so that you can determine which area you fit into, how you can prevent your teeth from falling out, and actions you can take to help your oral hygiene.

Written By Abigail Wise / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

While aging teeth affect everyone, there are certain health conditions that are more prevalent in older adults so certain remedies can help your overall oral health.

Written By Abigail Wise / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

While tooth decay may not initially cause pain or discomfort if left unchecked it can cause or compound other existing dental health issues. These issues may include gum disease, dental caries, or dental abscesses.

Here is how pacifying your toddler can harm and prevent proper teeth development.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts

A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research undertaken at the University of Adelaide has found that this is not the case. Published in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology the study, conducted by Dr. Esma J Dogramaci and co-author Professor David Brennan from the University’s Adelaide Dental School, assessed the long-term dental health of 448 people from South Australia.