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One of the most important oral health activities that an individual can do is to brush their teeth.  However, many people do not properly brush their teeth.  These individuals do not get the maximum  benefit from brushing their teeth that they could be getting.
Here are couple of pointers that are important when brushing your teeth:

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Chewing gum may have many benefits.  The short term benefits of fresh breath after a meal are important,  but greater benefits may be achieved in the long term.
The American Dental Association has stated that chewing sugarless gum after a meal,  may help promote better oral health.  The act of chewing gum can have a cleansing […]

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The American Dental Association recently held a summit to discuss some of the major problems that face the American public and dental providers.
The summit had a variety of attendees, that included participants from insurances companies, governmental agencies, dental providers, non-profit, and other groups.  One of the major topics of discussion was the lack of access […]

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Right now is a difficult economic time.  Many people are trying to cut corners where they think they can.  Cutting costs is good for some things,  but for your health it is not.
It is being reported that since last year,  many people are cutting out the dentist to save money.  This is extremely flawed logic. […]

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The American diet is deeply flawed when it comes to supporting proper dental health.  More and more teenagers forgo water for high-sugar soft drinks.  Fruit seems to have been replaced by chocolate bars.  Natural sweets are replaced with artificial sweeteners high in sugar, preservatives, and other chemicals that help to speed up tooth decay.
Brushing,  flossing, […]

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