Dental healthcare rarely gets the attention it deserves. While failing to brush your teeth every now and then may seem like no big deal, skipping out on proper dental care habits, such as brushing your teeth twice daily can increase your risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Visiting the dentist on a regular basis …
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Can Smoking Cause Cavities
Every year, The World Health Organization arranges and annual event to build awareness of the health risks associated with using tobacco. Professionals in the dental field have been long aware of the link between tobacco use and poor oral health. When it comes to dental health one of the main questions people ask is: can …
How Does Sugar Cause Cavities? – Effects on Tooth Enamel
It’s common knowledge that sugar can lead to tooth decay. However, only a handful of people are aware of how that happens. As young kids, we’re taught that sugar results in cavities, and if we want to avoid painful procedures, we must avoid sugary things that put us at risk. But that’s only half the …
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