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Archive for July, 2009

Artificial sweetener aspartame consumed before/after brushing teeth can cause tooth decay?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Doug J asked: Someone told me that consuming drinks sweetened with aspartame before or after brushing teeth can cause tooth decay.
Is there truth to this? If not, does anyone know where this idea originated? (I would assume this is a variation of the many negative health stories that get spread around about aspartame.)Create [...]

How can i prevent the stains on my teeth from braces?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Sarah-Anne asked: Okay, so i have braces at the moment. I have to have them on for 2 and a half more years. I dont exactly know what the stains from braces look like, but i have a phobia of them.
I brush my teeth once a day (i [...]

how would you describe tooth decay or cavities with really descriptive visual language?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

crazyfool asked: how would you describe tooth decay or a cavity with really descriptive visual language??
in a couple of sentences… im trying to write a paper… of course i wont use exactly anyones words… i will paraphrase, i just dont know where to start. im trying to introduce my paper with a description of [...]

How can I straighten my teeth without braces?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

? ? Phee ? ? asked: I have such bad teeth, but I cant afford braces. WHat else can I do?
Uh no idont have insurance.
And I REALLY cant afford surgury.Caffeinated Content

What are the signs of tooth decay in toddlers?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

sasha asked: How can I identify if my child of 2 years has decayed teeth?I always check for black lines on her teeth,but have not found any yet.What are the other signs of tooth decay?I brush her teeth twice a day.Kansieo.com

do you have to get braces for top and bottom teeth?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

moonbeam_muffin asked: I had braces on my top teeth a few years ago and they are perfectly straight (or at least it seems by most people) Now my bottom teeth need braces but the orthodontist insists that I get braces on top and bottom. He won’t explain why either.
Is it really necessary to get braces [...]

how can i prevent tooth decay from forming under my braces?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

blondie asked: okay i’ve only had my braces for about a little over 4 months but most days i’ll only brush once a day, in the morning.. i’m afraid of getting tooth decay how do i prevent this from happening and if it’s already formed, is there any way i can get rid [...]

is mouthwash really effective?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

dunno asked: I want to know if mouthwash really does something for oral hygiene.Caffeinated Content

What are the ways to prevent tooth decay in babies below 2 years?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Mirror asked: Bottle milk decay is one of the most serious ones. Does lactose free milk help?Create a video blog…instantly.

Are dental water jet cleaning systems really worth using?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

~Me~ asked: ie; Water Pik
In addition to (obviously) brushing twice a day….
I wonder if they’re a wasteful purchase or a wise investment in oral hygiene?
Are they harmful or helpful to the gums and do they truly assist as much as is advertised in keeping plaque and tarter from building up?
Any dentists or hygienists out there [...]