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The Most Effective Dry Mouth Treatments, According to Dentists

The Most Effective Dry Mouth Treatments, According to Dentists

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral health condition that causes reduced saliva flow, leading to symptoms like a burning sensation, rapid tooth decay, uncontrolled cavities, bad breath, altered taste …

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Dentists Explain If Toothpaste With Charcoal Actually Works

Dentists Explain If Toothpaste With Charcoal Actually Works

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with charcoal work? This isn’t the first time the buzzy ingredient has started popping up everywhere; over the years, influencers have raved about face masks, supplements, and more products featuring charcoal front …

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8 Things Dentists Wish You’d Stop Doing at Your Appointment

8 Things Dentists Wish You’d Stop Doing at Your Appointment

If you’ve ever fibbed about how much you floss or found yourself trying to talk mid-cleaning, you’re not alone. Many of us head to the dentist with good intentions, but some of the things we do (often without realizing it) actually end up slowing down or disrupting the care we’re there to get. We spoke with several dentists to find …

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Dentists Are Sharing All The Things They Can Tell About A Patient Just By Looking Inside Their Mouth And The Responses Are Surprising

Dentists Are Sharing All The Things They Can Tell About A Patient Just By Looking Inside Their Mouth And The Responses Are Surprising

When you go to the dentist, you’re likely focused on matters like cavities and gum health. But dental experts can detect a lot more from your exam.  “A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” Dr. Kami Hoss, a dentist and author of If Your Mouth Could Talk, told HuffPost. “In fact, over …

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