If you have dental sensitivity and your teeth are not compromised due to decay or acid erosion, there are some actions that you can proactively take to improve the sensitivity. There are also some dental procedures available that can improve sensitivity that is not caused by tooth damage. The following information will introduce you to things you can do and potential strategies a dentist could implement to improve your dental sensitivity.
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Many consumers are trying to reduce their exposure to processed foods and products. If you are hoping to lead a more natural lifestyle, you might be considering making the switch to a natural toothpaste.
In order to ensure that your break from chemical compounds doesn't compromise your oral health, here are three ingredients that you should be looking for before purchasing a natural toothpaste in the future.
1. Citric Acid
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You know how to keep your kids from developing cavities – brush their teeth, take them to the dentist regularly, and keep the sweets and sugary drinks to a minimum. But while those are all good ways to keep your child's teeth healthy, there's more that you can be doing. Instead of just avoiding cavity-causing food, like candy, you can also be proactive by choosing food that helps to fight cavities.
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You love your teeth and smile, but are you doing everything you can to take care of your oral health? You may be visiting your dentist as you should and sticking to your oral care regimen, but you may be missing some oral-enhancing foods. The following are 4 foods that you should consider adding to some of your meals, and you'll find out why.
1. Try Some Crunchy Apples
The first thing you should know is that the crunch of an apple is abrasive enough to lift any residue stuck on the surface and in between your teeth.
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The molars are the rearmost teeth in your mouth and provide an important grinding function while chewing. If you have erupted wisdom teeth, you have three molars on each side of your upper and lower jaw. If you don't have your wisdom teeth, you have two molars. The mandibular right first molars are the molars closest to the front of your mouth, which can take on most of the grinding force.
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