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According to the AAPD #toothdecay has become an epidemic among children in the United States. Learn more about the chronic infectious disease from these recent statistics ?? #dentistry#pediatricdentistry#epidemic https://t.co/8BMm7Xk1aN
What did the dad say to his child who'd heard scary stories of a monster that lived in tooth roots? ?
Don't worry, it's just pulp fiction ? #dentalhumor#dentistjokes
Losing the first tooth is a big deal for a child, but shouldn't be a scary milestone. In fact, the chance to score big with the Tooth Fairy should leave anyone looking forward to losing their teeth...unless they're your permanent ones!
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If you were to open a tooth, you’d find that it isn’t solid all the way through. Each of your teeth has a jelly-like core called #toothpulp. But, what is it? Tooth pulp is the most vital part of the tooth and consists of living blood vessels, connective tissue, and large nerves.
We all know that we should brush our teeth twice a day, but what else can we do to keep our teeth healthy and strong?
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Did you know the Crocodile Bird is the dentist of the wild?
They fly into the open mouths of crocodiles and clean their teeth! #Dentistry#PediatricDentistry
We want our kids to be happy with their #smile, so it stands to reason that we want to help them get whiter #teeth. If you're considering white strips for kids or teens, learn about the potential risks before you act. https://t.co/se8nQzod4Z
#OralHygiene Myths: Firm-bristled toothbrushes are better than soft ones
No bristles are hard enough to remove hard tartar from teeth, but hard bristles can cause more damage to teeth and gums than soft bristles. Soft bristles clean effectively with less risk of damage.
Conventional wisdom says that diet affects oral health. But people begin to disagree on the details, and there are many widely held misconceptions. So how does our diet really affect our teeth?
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The tongue is covered in a multitude of bumps called papillae. While it is normal for these to vary in size, they can become inflamed and enlarged, making them more noticeable. Here are some common causes of this occurrence. #dentistry#oralhealth https://t.co/gmuUOZRXto
Although we are in the midst of uncertain times, now is not the time to ignore your #oralhealth.
Continue to #brush and #floss as you normally would, because even if you're practicing #socialdistancing, bad breath is never good. ?
Our enamel is one of the most important parts of our body, and one of the few things that doesn't grow back. That said, weakened #enamel can be repaired before it is lost altogether. Here's what you should know. #oralhealth#dentistry https://t.co/ONF9kaXgLm
#Macrodontia is a condition in which teeth grow to different degrees than normal. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment can range from leaving teeth alone to medical intervention. Learn more, below. #pediatricdentistry https://t.co/LPBkJM44ii