Swallowing problems can occasionally happen, but if it persists, talk to your doctor since it could be related to something serious. Causes of swallowing issues vary and treatment depends on what is causing the problem. If you are having trouble swallowing, to prevent choking and aspiration avoid these foods: Alcoholic Beverages Extremely Hot Foods And…
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Removable Dentures Can Help Bring Back Your Smile
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without…
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Can Sugarless Gum Help Prevent Cavities?
Yes, clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay. The chewing of sugarless gum increases the flow of saliva, which washes away food and other debris, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides disease-fighting substances throughout the mouth. Increased saliva flow also…
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How Tobacco Use Affects Your Mouth
If you have healthy gums, well, you may kiss them goodbye. Kiss them goodbye that is, if you smoke, says the American Dental Association (ADA). Smoking may cause nearly 75 percent of periodontitis in adults. Smoking and using any tobacco product damages your gums. It affects the bones and soft tissues in your mouth where…
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