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Remedies For Oral Hygiene - Articles
Oral Hygiene, Oral Care and More on Secretions
by
Cheri Fraker
Posted
Sat 23 Aug 2008 12:00am
Alicia's post, though not the most pleasant of topics is a vital one. Especially for our children who are underweight, have health challenges or chronic congestion and are aversive to oral care.
Did you know?
-Infants that have RSV (typically developing infants)can aspirate during this illness. The research study on this shows that they re ...
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Teaching Your Child an Effective Oral Hygiene Routine
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just 4 families
Posted
Sat 28 Apr 2012 9:04pm
Weather your child’s teeth are cleaned and taken care of effectively or their hands having been washed properly or hair being combed, carrying out an effective personal hygiene routine is among the fundamental and beneficial behaviors which we instill upon our children. Good personal hygiene includes oral hygiene and is an important element of ...
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Five Foods That Promote Oral Hygiene
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Ellice Campbell
Posted
Wed 20 Feb 2013 9:24am
Photo credit: Wikipedia
Many people are frustrated because they continue to get cavities despite the fact that they brush and floss regularly. Fortunately, there are a number of foods that can help promote oral hygiene . Below are five foods that can help keep your teeth and gums healthy:
Apples
An apple a day not only keeps the ...
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How Good Oral Hygiene Can Help You Stay Fit
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Mark ..
Posted
Tue 25 Oct 2011 3:20am
This is a guest post by Richard
What can a smile do?
A radiant smile can be one of the first things to emit self-confidence. Having a lovely smile can significantly impact your self-esteem in a positive way, and, though it might sound strange, practising good oral hygiene can not only give you healthy teeth, but it can also help ...
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Oral hygiene products for dogs
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heru m.
Posted
Mon 04 Jul 2011 11:29am
There are many products to keep your dog’s dental health. Obviously, the first to mention are toothbrushes and toothpaste for dogs. Remember not to use products for humans because they can be harmful to your dog.
Other dental cleaning for dogs, and they are easier to use, the toys are “cleaners”. These chew toys are specially designed ...
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Is there a relation between oral hygiene and general health?
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Just Ask Dentist.com
Posted
Tue 04 May 2010 5:24am
The answer is YES. Have you often heard of the phrase ” Your eyes are a window to your soul” ? Then your mouth may be a window to your body and health.
Recent research and studies have shown the fact that people with gum disease may be at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, undiagnosed diabetes, preterm births and respira ...
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Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia ris ...
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Dr. Rubens D.
Posted
Sun 26 Oct 2008 5:40pm
Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia risk in elderly
NEW YORK , 27 oct 2008– Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests.
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in elderly nursing home residents, Dr. Carol W. Bassim and colleagues point out i ...
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Teaching Children Proper Oral Hygiene
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Randall LaFrom
Posted
Thu 10 Mar 2011 9:27pm
Parents need to educate their children on living a healthy lifestyle, and children learn by example. It’s the most effective way to teach your children to properly care for their teeth. Teaching young people proper oral hygiene is essential. Oral health provides children with a stepping stone to overall health. The American Dental Association ...
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Oral Hygiene & Your Health
by
eatdancelive
Posted
Thu 09 Jun 2011 4:13pm
I haven't posted two days in a row in a while, but I learned a whole bunch of neat things from my awesome new dentist today that I thought I'd share with you.
A mouth with a low pH (aka. a more alkaline mouth) decreases your chances of getting cavities, so stick with those raw fruits and veggies
As I recently mentioned, dried fruits ...
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San Jose Dentist Focuses On Proper Oral Hygiene
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Randall LaFrom
Posted
Fri 06 May 2011 8:08pm
The American Dental Association offers the following guidelines for proper oral hygiene:
Brush two times a day
Floss once a day
Rinse your mouth with water after meals
Visit your dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning and check up
I’m Dr. Randy LaFrom. As a dentist in San Jose, I advise my patients about p ...
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