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These days we all wish there was a magical solution to our weight problems, and to add to the stress, our teeth, and oral health are also suffering.  Have you wondered why? In most recent studies, this solution may have been staring us straight in the mouth. Oral Health And Obesity Link Obesity is an issue and an ...

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When you scroll through your Facebook photos, what do you observe about your smile? With the instant upload phenomena of digital cameras, our selfies and other images of our lives are being documented more than regularly.  Our embarrassing photos are not only found in your parent's photo album but now posted for the entire world to ...

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Whether you are three-five times per workout person or an occasional dabbler of physical exercise, smiling should be added to your workout as it is one of the healthiest activities that you can participate in anywhere. It does not cost a dime, can be done by anyone no matter their age and condition, and the ...

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Are you starstruck by the incredible miles of smiles of Hollywood's finest? Do you cover your mouth or try to hide your not-so-white teeth when you smile? Worst of all, do you find yourself in the drugstore staring and reading the box and bottle of every at-home whitening product, oral rinse, teeth whitening strip, a tube of ...

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The fabulous Fourth of July weekend is upon us! As we get excited and prepare to celebrate with barbeques and family parties, make sure you protect your sweet tooth from hard sugars with these excellent recommendations and substitutions. The Bad Wrap On Sugar Natural sugar in itself is not bad for you, but too much can not ...

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Unfortunately, Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases today. In fact, 29.1 million people in the U.S. have Diabetes, and millions more live with this condition and do not even know they have it. Due to the prevalence of Diabetes, we have been made aware of the conditions and disease processes linked to Diabetes, ...

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Gum recession can be daunting as it is a gradual process that can take decades before noticeable effects. But let us focus on how we can help prevent this by being proactive with our dental and oral healthcare. Is Gum Recession Preventable? Yes, gum recession is avoidable but, more importantly, controllable and treatable. Because There are many ...

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At times we have all felt sensitivity in our teeth, but have your teeth ever felt super sensitive after swimming at the pool? If so, that is no coincidence, but it can take quite a lot of swimming before the actual effects become noticeable. Now, if you are wondering why the water in swimming pools could ...

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