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The Importance of Oral Health for Older Adults

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:12:12 +0000

As the old adage says, with age comes wisdom. And as we all grow older, certain health concerns earn our full attention. One of those concerns is the importance of oral health for seniors. We all only get one set of permanent teeth, so it's crucial to take care of them for our entire lives.According to the Washington Dental Service Continue Reading

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How Do I Maintain Good Oral Health in My Senior Years?

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:11:03 +0000

Oral Health For Seniors How Do I Maintain Good Oral Health in My Senior Years? Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental checkups. No matter what your age, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly for professional Continue Reading

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Taking Care of Teeth Article | Seniors | Colgate®

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:10:30 +0000

No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. When your mouth is healthy, you can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition. Smiling, talking and laughing with others also are easier when your mouth is healthy. Tooth Decay (Cavities) Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of Continue Reading

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Four Ways to Keep Up Good Dental Hygiene As You Get Older

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:09:44 +0000

Four Ways To Keep Up Good Dental Hygiene As You Get Older by Amy Freeman Good dental hygiene and oral care habits are important at any age. But as you get older, you might find yourself wondering if your dental routine needs some tweaking, or if certain life changes have also caused changes in your mouth. Whether you have all Continue Reading

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How Your Teeth Stain

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:53:26 +0000

How Your Teeth Stain More people than ever are looking for tooth whitening options to make their smile look whiter and brighter, and to improve their overall appearance. With so many whitening options, there’s bound to be one right for you. There are two types of stains that cause discoloration. The first are intrinsic stains that develop inside the tooth Continue Reading

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Dental Tooth Bleaching | Colgate

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:52:34 +0000

How Does Tooth Whitening Work? There are many ways to whiten your teeth — from whitening toothpastes and other products that can remove many surface stains for very little cost, to light-activated whitening techniques in a dentist's office that cost up to $1,000 and can produce dramatic results.All whitening techniques work in one of two ways:Bleaching removes both deep & Continue Reading

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Male Tooth and Gum Care- Colgate

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:50:49 +0000

Tough guys — listen up! You might have muscles and the moxie to make it in the real world, whether you're a construction worker or a Wall Street wizard, but that doesn't make you immune to dental health problems.Both men and women responding to a national survey last year said a nice smile was a person's most attractive feature — Continue Reading

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Dental Health Care: What Does it Mean to You?

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:48:51 +0000

What does dental health care mean to you? Those with routine dental checkups may view it as a way of maintaining good oral health, but there are others who only consider it in emergency situations. Then there are those who simply seek access to it for quick fixes or professional advice. It's viewed in different ways, depending on the situation, Continue Reading

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Four Developmental Milestones in Your Child’s Oral Health

Altadental — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:42:51 +0000

We've all compared our children's milestones in the early years – height and weight, as well as when they first smiled, laughed or crawled. But do you remember their dental developmental milestones? Many parents may remember when the first tooth erupted, but more important dental moments pale in comparison to that first drooling grin. According to the Centers for Disease Continue Reading

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