There's now a serious debate about oral hygiene, amid recent reports that flossing could be a waste of time. Here are some tips for good oral hygiene:

� Brush your teeth twice every day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.

� Brush your teeth the last thing at night and at least one other time during the day.

Read more here http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/how-often-should-you-brush-8637066

Dental implants are a popular way of replacing teeth lost through natural wear, periodontal disease, and trauma. The implants permanently secure the new tooth to the jawbone.

Great reasons for dental implants:

1. Dental implants help to boost your self-esteem by providing good structure to the face and in pronunciation of words.

2. Dental implants are a long-term solution.

3. The implants feel and work like natural teeth.

4. Implants are resistant to decay (but that doesn?t eliminate the need for regular brushing).

5. Lastly, dental implants are secure so there's no feeling of "loose teeth" you might have with dentures. Many people get implants to secure their dentures to avoid this problem.

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There's now a serious debate about oral hygiene, amid recent reports that flossing could be a waste of time. Here are some tips for good oral hygiene:

� Brush your teeth twice every day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.

� Brush your teeth the last thing at night and at least one other time during the day.

Read more here http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/how-often-should-you-brush-8637066

Dentists and other medical practitioners have issued warnings to people following a DIY whitening procedure that makes use of charcoal-derived mixture on teeth.

The product is said to whiten the teeth after brushing for 3 to 5 minutes. In the video espousing its properties, the product is touted as highly absorbent and absorbing all toxins, bacteria and staining on the teeth. It can be bought from health food stores or online in capsule form.

According to the dentists, the method leads to the deterioration of tooth enamel and tooth erosion -- permanent damage.

Read the full story here http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/08/15/dentist-warns-against-charcoal-teeth-whitening-trend.html

Teeth grinding is perhaps the least discussed dental problem. This occurs during sleep and can be caused by stress or anxiety. Visit the doctor to get a mouth guard to protect the teeth from damage.

Read more here http://wric.com/2016/08/15/preventing-tooth-and-muscle-damage-from-teeth-grinding/

Research carried out at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) found that baby teeth contain valuable stem cells that have the potential to turn into just about any type of cell.

The stem cells from baby teeth can actually be used to repair the damaged cells in the mouth. These stem cells are classified among the most powerful in the human body because they can proliferate much faster.

There are a number of global services that can store your child?s baby tooth for a fee. If your child ever needs a bone marrow donor, this would eliminate that need.

Read the full story here http://www.davidwolfe.com/doctors-urge-parents-save-kids-baby-teeth/

Dental implants are the preferred option today in replacing missing teeth, compared to dentures and bridges.

Dental implants look as good as natural teeth -- and are�permanent since the titanium screw fuses to the jaw bone.

The dental implant is inserted by a dentist or oral surgeon in only two visits. The titanium root is installed during the first visit, after which the gum is allowed to heal before attaching the crown.

Read the full story here http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/dental-implants-teeth

Brushing is very important but you need to floss your teeth at least once a day. You should brush your teeth as soon you wake up to brush away the bacteria that have formed in your mouth overnight. Then, after you have eaten breakfast, rinse with a fluoride mouthwash. You should only brush your teeth two to three times a day.

Read more here http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/616343/How-do-you-floss-teeth-brushing

Government guidelines, produced jointly from the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture, recommend that people should stay away or reduce the intake of soda.
Other recommendations are that people should consume 10 percent less amount of calories from added sugars per day. The added sugars are often added to food during processing to boost flavor but have little or no nutritional value.
The occasional soda or sugary drink as a treat is okay. However, habitual drinking of soda is what is dangerous. The excessive sugars lead to obesity that is linked to problems such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Read the full story here http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/sc-one-simple-thing-stop-sugary-drinks-health-0127-20160127-story.html

A new study indicates that regularly brushing the teeth may help to prevent bowel cancer. Brushing helps to prevent a type of bacteria called fusobacterium from traveling through blood to the bowel where it could trigger cancer or cause the worsening of the existing tumours. The researchers are investigating how the bacteria get into the bloodstream.
Read more here http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3733276/How-brushing-teeth-prevent-cancer-Twice-daily-scrub-reduces-bacteria-linked-bowel-tumours.html