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Keeping your teeth clean and healthy means more than just brushing them front and back. It means getting right in between the gaps, something that is much easier said than done. It is a tricky job and requires certain methods and brushes which allow you to keep both teeth and gums healthy. Cleaning between...
An easy way to brush teeth with sea salt is by dipping your toothbrush into a little sea salt, and brushing your teeth normally. Then, rinse with water. If you want to use sea salt for teeth whitening as well, you can try to mix it with lemon, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, or coconut oil, as we explain...
You may have heard how sugar is bad for your teeth and how eating too much candy will create those painful cavities. Brushing your teeth after every meal and at least twice a day is what many dental associations recommend to prevent and protect from tooth decay and gum disease. These claims are attributed...
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Coconut oil toothpaste is the latest trend in homemade beauty products, and it is very easy to make. Coconut oil toothpaste's benefits are being studied and appreciated by a number of chemists and doctors around the world. While coconut oil toothpaste might actually be very ancient, as it was used by Indians...
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Do you want to whiten teeth fast, but you want to do it naturally and cheaply? There are some home remedies to whiten teeth instantly that might just be available in your kitchen, you only need to discover how to use them. If you thought that the only way to whiten teeth instantly is by going to the dentist...
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According to experts, anything that can stain your clothes or hands can also leave marks on your teeth. Such things commonly include, tea, coffee, soda, berries, soy and tomato sauce, white and red wine, berry juices etc. As far as coffee is concerned, it contains polyphenols that have a property to adhere...
There is no perfect age for braces. Whether you are a kid, teenager or adult, you can get braces. The first feeling that braces evoke in an individual is self consciousness. Although in the end people will love the way your teeth look, it is natural to make an effort to hide them when you are wearing...
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Cavities are a common condition in the general population, between 80% and 90% of people suffer from it. Cavities are areas of the tooth damaged by the bacteria in the mouth, caused by poor dental hygiene or the intake of certain foods and drinks with lots of sugars. Timely action will be the only remedy...
You may encounter the problem of not being able to chew following oral surgery or a tooth extraction at the dentist or orthodontist. This is when it will be useful to know what foods you can eat without increasing the pain and can be easily swallowed. That is why in oneHOWTO we want to give you some...
Have you woken up with toothache? It is one of the most common reasons for a person to go to the dentist. This symptom may appear from one day to another, and has various causes. The mouth is a highly sensitive area, and suffering any sort of tooth damage can cause a very intense pain. The pain may spread...
Having a healthy mouth and strong teeth is essential to enjoying a good general well-being and a feeling of being healthy. This is greatly influenced by our daily habits in terms of oral hygiene, the type of food that we eat, our hydration and visiting the dentist. If any of these are not taken into account or...
Brackets or braces are certainly one of the most popular ways to correct dental deformities and to give you a beautiful smile that will help you feel more secure and confident with your appearance. The duration of treatment varies for each patient, however while we have them it is important to take care...
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Have you noticed that you've got a nasty cracked tooth? The pain experienced because of this condition is very intense and annoying, so it is important to know some methods that will help you overcome this situation and return to enjoy peaceful oral health. In this OneHowTo article we will tell you how...
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Pericoronitis relates to a dental disorder where the gum tissue surrounding a partially emerged tooth becomes inflamed and infected. This causes pain and discomfort which can cause aggravation during even the simplest of actions such as eating, swallowing or opening and closing the mouth. This usually occurs...
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This is known as diastema and refers to a gap between teeth, especially between the upper incisors. For many people who have gaps in their teeth it's difficult to deal with and they hide their smile until they find a solution. For some, diastema is even viewed as attractive. Whichever may apply, this OneHowTo.com...
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Many people hide their shameful smile when their teeth look a bit yellow and not that nice. Yellow teeth can be caused by many factors but it's more often due to aging, poor dietary habits and poor oral hygiene. If you also want to fight yellow stained teeth and make them look more shiny without the need...
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Activated charcoal is one of the most effective natural methods to whiten teeth without the use of any chemical-laden tooth whitening gels, trays and strips. Chemical based tooth whitening procedures can whiten you teeth for some time, but they may damage your tooth enamel and cause harm to your gum...
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Having good dental health is essential to having healthy and strong teeth. The mouth is one of the most important elements of our body as we use it to feed ourselves. Without teeth in perfect condition, chewing and grinding the food becomes difficult and eating food without proper chewing will in time...
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Dental diastema is the space or gap between two or more teeth, which is seen most frequently in the maxillary central incisors (the top front teeth). This condition can be caused by the lack of a tooth, a disproportion in the size of the teeth, too large a labial frenulum and even bad oral habits. Today,...
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Tartar and Plaque are not the same. Plaque is the yellowish layer that is created between our teeth by food attaching to the tooth surface which is not removed during brushing. If you have a build up of plaque, go to your dentist to have a dental clean or polish to remove the plaque, otherwise it may lead...
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We would all like to have a dazzling smile, but to keep our smile looking good it is not just enough to keep our teeth white, but they have to be well aligned. Thanks to orthodontics we can correct the position of our teeth, but the braces can be annoying, painful and difficult to maintain and clean...
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Sodium bicarbonate which is found in baking powder is a natural product that, in addition to numerous positive effects on the body, has become the best natural remedy to obtain whiter and shinier teeth. In fact, many commercial toothpastes contain it to ensure good mouth care, so why not use it at home...
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An abscess or tooth abscess is an accumulation of pus which occurs due to a bacterial infection in the root of the tooth or molar. Typically, this condition is a direct result of a cavity that has not been treated, periodontal disease or trauma. Whatever its origin, the main thing to do is to see a dentist...
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There are three types of tooth infections: infection inside the tooth pulp, gum infections and infections around the outer edges of the teeth. The three are painful and can be debilitating if not treated immediately. Although you definitely need to see a dentist to properly treat a dental infection and...
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When plaque, a colorless film of live and dead bacteria, hardens on the teeth, it becomes tartar. Tartar, also known as calculus, varies in color from yellow to brown. Although plaque is considered to be the primary cause of dental cavities, it's actually the tartar deposits that cause the most damage....
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The third molars are popularly known as wisdom teeth because unlike the rest of the teeth they appear during adulthood and not in childhood. These molars often cause some discomfort as they erupt, even if the patient has enough space in their mouth for them to appear without causing major problems. If...
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The build up of plaque on our teeth is the product of poor oral hygiene and usually results in gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums that causes bleeding and discomfort. Although at first gingivitis can be treated without causing greater problems if left untreated it can lead to serious dental conditions...
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Garlic is one of the best natural antibiotics, as well as being a popular kitchen ingredient, very present in cuisines worldwide. There are many dishes that have garlic as a key element, and although these are delicious when eaten, the consequences are not so pleasant: the feared smell of garlic in...
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A bit of tension is what makes you strive to improve, but excessive levels of stress cause negative effects on both a mental and physical level. Regarding the latter, some people clench their jaw and teeth too tightly, causing your teeth to wear off and tension in the jaw. These are problems that you should...
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Individuals with sensitive teeth tend to suffer some discomfort when brushing teeth, however, this dental cleaning routine should be done consistently and following specific care that will help relieve the pain caused by the tooth sensitivity.
At OneHowTo we give you some tips that will teach you how to brush...
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Toothaches can cause great agony and should not be ignored because this symptom might indicate an important problem in the mouth. The reality is that when a toothache begins, it is not always possible to see a specialist immediately. However, there are some steps you can take to reduce the pain until...
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Third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth begin to erupt between 17 and 21 years of age. However, there are cases where they never do. While the wisdom teeth do not usually cause pain in some cases they can become very annoying. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to relieve pain from...
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Who doesn't like a perfect smile with pearly-white teeth?. The color of your teeth can be treated taking care of what you eat and going to your dentist to have regular cleanings. But to have pretty teeth you need to prevent tooth decay.
Tooth decay is a dent in a tooth produced by acids attacking dentin....
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