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Impact of an Impacted Tooth
An impacted wisdom tooth can trap food particles and debris. Bacteria feed on these food particles, which may cause infection of the surrounding tissue. This is called pericoronitis. Pericoronitis may include any of the following symptoms: pain, swollen gum tissue in...
Flossing prevents tooth decay and gum diseases
Cleaning in between tooth spaces is widely accepted as an important part of oral healthiness. Flossing removes plaques and food debris in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. However, studies that show the benefits of flossing are sparse. Together with tooth and tongue...
Your Pearly White Teeth
With consumers' fondness for pearly white teeth, toothpaste makers created a wide selection of whitening toothpastes to choose from. The main component of whitening toothpastes is its abrasive system designed to remove surface stains caused by drinking coffee and...