When most people think about tooth loss, the first thing that comes to mind as having caused it is tooth decay. However, most tooth loss is actually caused by gum disease. With gum disease on the rise, it’s more important than ever that you put in the effort to keep your mouth healthy with daily…
DetailsIt just hangs out in your mouth all day — alone, neglected, cut off from the rest of the world. Naturally, there’s a lot about tongues that most people don’t know. Here are just three cool facts about one of the most mysterious muscles in your body: (1) The blue whale has the largest…
DetailsMortality rates from oral cancer have remained virtually unchanged for the last 40 years, killing one American every hour. 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease every year. Fortunately, if detected early on, it can be cured in 80-90% of cases; and now there’s a new screening system available to make early detection easier than…
DetailsEveryone likes to have something cool to drink during the day. This is actually something we need to do: we can’t live if we don’t stay hydrated. However, not all drinks are created equal, especially when it comes to causing tooth decay. Here are the three worst offenders that you should avoid if you want…
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