Chewing On Ice: A Habit You Should Stop

Posted on: 9 April 2015

Although you may find this activity truly enjoyable, you're correct in assuming that it's not good for your teeth.  Ice Chewing as a Medical Disorder Medical practitioners view ice eating as a form of the disorder pica, which involves a craving for non-food substances. A craving for ice is known as pagophagia.  Why People Chew Ice The compulsion to chomp on ice often is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia. It's not entirely clear why people with this form of anemia crave ice.
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Three Foods You Never Knew Were Hurting Your Kid's Teeth

Posted on: 24 March 2015

A child's oral hygiene routine is pretty important. Most parents stress brushing twice a day and eating the right foods. It's obvious that foods like soda and candy are bad for your kid's teeth, but there are plenty of foods that might surprise you. Here's a look at three foods you never knew were hurting your kid's teeth. Dried Fruits Fruits are considered to be pretty healthy for kids (or for anyone in general), but if they're dried out, they can quickly become a poor choice.
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Whitening And Brightening Stained Teeth

Posted on: 6 March 2015

If you happen to have teeth that do not feel as if they are as white as you would like them to be, there are several methods you can use in brightening them to a lighter level. Many people will try whitening their teeth to make them cosmetically nicer in appearance. Some whitening methods can be done in the comfort of your own home. Here are some teeth whitening tricks you can give a try to see if they will help you feel more comfortable about your smile.
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Smile Happy With A Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar

Posted on: 20 February 2015

You pride yourself in taking care of your child's oral health. You make sure your child eats well, brushes his or her teeth and visits the dentist. But do you have to deny your child all sweets? The following peanut butter chocolate bar recipe is both sweet and tooth-friendly. Secrets Behind The Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar The first tooth-friendly ingredient to take notice of is sea salt. Sea salt happens to have a positive pH value.
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