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Tooth Care Tips for Kids
Health and Fitness

Five Tricks For Brushing Up Dental Care

Children don't need an excuse to show off their pearly whites, but getting the kiddos to brush them on a regular basis may require some trickery.
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Tooth Care Tips for Kids

Children don't need an excuse to show off their pearly whites, but getting the kiddos to brush them on a regular basis may require some trickery. Lectures about cavities and future orthodontia don't seem to get them running to the bathroom, but some cute toothbrush holders and brushing accessories may just do the trick. Products like Toothpaste Pete ($5) stick right onto your current tube of toothpaste to add some laughs to the washing-up routine. Check out the rest of our tricks and picks for keeping those teeth fresh and clean.

Sonicare For Kids Sevi Creative Kids Girl Toothbrush Holder With Timer Toothtime With Chomper Teddy, Hold My Toothbrush Flippers
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How to Prevent Bad Breath
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How to Prevent Bad Breath

We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath after eating a roasted garlic pizza or a sandwich piled with onions.
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We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath after eating a roasted garlic pizza or a sandwich piled with onions. If you're dealing with bad breath all the time, though, it can be mortifying. So here are some tips to keep your mouth smelling fresh.

  • Quit cigarettes if you're a smoker.
  • Get your teeth checked out by your dentist. Cavities and gum disease can cause bad breath.
  • Brush and floss during the day, every time you eat. When food particles hang out in your mouth, bacteria collects and emits stinky hydrogen sulfur vapors. So keep a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss in your purse at all times to use after coffee breaks, lunch, and snacks.
  • Drink more water. It'll help keep the bacteria in your mouth to a minimum.
  • Don't mask your bad breath with sugary mints. They'll freshen your breath briefly, but the sugar will only cause more stinky plaque to build up. If you can't brush, go for sugarless gum instead since chewing increases saliva production, which is your best weapon against bad breath.

What else can help prevent bad breath? To find out, read more

I'm Asking: Do You Keep Up With Routine Dental Care?
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I'm Asking: Do You Keep Up With Routine Dental Care?

Fresh off the news that dentists have noticed an uptick in client visits, a new study suggests many Americans forgo routine dental care because it is considered a "luxury item."
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Fresh off the news that dentists have noticed an uptick in client visits, a new study suggests many Americans forgo routine dental care because it is considered a "luxury item."

A consumer adviser for the American Dental Association warns (just like your mother!) that prevention is always cheaper than fixing problems later, so anyone attempting to skimp out on routine visits is only hurting herself down the road.

I happen to be a little compulsive about dentist visits and take advantage of my dental coverage every six months, but I know many people don't have coverage and struggle to make room in their budget for routine work. Have you let it slide?
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How Many Times a Day Do You Brush Your Teeth?
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How Many Times a Day Do You Brush Your Teeth?

Brushing your teeth is about as basic as dental health can get, and paired with flossing, it's the foundation for cleaning your gums and pearly whites.
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Brushing your teeth is about as basic as dental health can get, and paired with flossing, it's the foundation for cleaning your gums and pearly whites. It's a habit instilled in us from the time teeth make their first appearance, but how often we brush tends to vary from person to person. How many times do you brush your teeth each day?

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When Did Your Tot First Visit The Dentist?
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When Did Your Tot First Visit the Dentist?

If tooth brushing is a nightly battle in your home, you are probably dreading your tot's first visit to the dentist.
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If tooth brushing is a nightly battle in your home, you are probably dreading your tot's first visit to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit the dentist by their first birthday while many of the pediatricians suggest kids wait until all their teeth have come in.

When did your lil one first visit the dentist?

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Got Bad Breath? Try This
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Got Bad Breath? Try This

We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath, but it can be mortifying if you're dealing with it all the time.
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We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath, but it can be mortifying if you're dealing with it all the time. When it comes to preventing this odorous issue, I don't need to tell you to quit cigarettes if you're a smoker or to brush and floss regularly (since you already know that), so here are some other tips to keep your mouth smelling fresh.

  • Get your teeth checked out by your dentist. Cavities and gum disease can cause bad breath.
  • Brush and floss during the day, every time you eat. When food particles hang out in your mouth, bacteria collects and emits stinky hydrogen sulfur vapors. So keep a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss in your purse at all times to use after coffee breaks, lunch, and snacks.
  • Don't mask your bad breath with sugary mints or gum. They'll freshen your breath briefly, but the sugar will only cause more smelly plaque to build up. If you can't brush, go for sugarless breath fresheners instead.
  • If you suffer from allergies or sinus infections, postnasal drip in the back of your throat can cause bad breath. So get your symptoms under control with antibiotics or allergies meds.
  • Just so you know though, certain medications such as decongestants or allergy pills can cause dry mouth, which can also lead to bad breath. When your mouth is dry, dead cells and bacteria accumulate on your gums, tongue, and teeth. When these cells decompose, they produce a foul smell. Water helps, but if your symptoms are really bothering you try switching medications.

What else can help prevent bad breath? To find out read more

Get Mental For Dental Health
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Get Mental For Dental Health

I recently went to the dentist for a cleaning, and my hygienist loves to talk about dental health (of course).
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I recently went to the dentist for a cleaning, and my hygienist loves to talk about dental health (of course). I definitely learned a thing or two. Take this quiz to see if you're taking good care of your pearly whites.

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Pregnancy Dental Health
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Baby Bump: Treating Gingivitis in Pregnancy

Scared of going to the dentist while pregnant, one of my pregolicious friends weighed the pros and cons of the appointment and decided to follow through with the visit.
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Scared of going to the dentist while pregnant, one of my pregolicious friends weighed the pros and cons of the appointment and decided to follow through with the visit. I applauded her efforts as pregnancy gingivitis is common and treatable.

As many women's entire bodies swell with the baby making process, so do their gums. Your Pregnancy Week by Week and Oral B have teamed up to provide a "Guide To Your Oral Health." Pregnancy gingivitis is caused by an increased hormone level, which may cause extra plaque leading to swollen, red, or even bleeding gums.

To see what steps you can take to prevent pregnancy gingivitis, read more