The age for braces runs out with the end of a teenage.
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A healthy and an even set of teeth is desired by all. This has given rise to the practice of wearing braces as a corrective measure. However, this practice is usually associated with children or with teenagers, ruling out those who have crossed their teenage and are yet stuck with uneven teeth. However, doctors have dispelled this commonly harbored belief, according to them, medically there is no fixed age for braces.
Which among these dental treatments can positively affect your teeth?
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The benefits of flossing and root canal are well known. Flossing is used to eliminate food particles between teeth where the brush does not reach. At the same time, a root canal is used to treat the damaged root of a tooth. However, in the pursuit of a white set of teeth, the procedure of teeth whitening is also gaining prominence and popularity. However, the rising popularity has been accompanied by possible side-effects. Increased sensitivity of teeth has emerged as the most common disadvantage of bleaching.
Sipping hot or cold drink hurts your teeth more than a piece of chocolate
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Since ages, chocolates are considered as the biggest enemy of your bright and healthy set of teeth. However contrary to popular notions what hurts your teeth more depends on what you eat rather than how you eat it. Sipping and snacking can be accused of being worse offenders than chocolate. Sipping on cold beverages, especially colored soft drinks can mar the enamel in your teeth, leading to further damage.
Which among these is a common dental problem that is exacerbated during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy is a time when the body of a woman undergoes a host of changes. These changes are not only hormonal, affecting the mood, but also damage the teeth. The most common dental problems that are aggravated during pregnancy are gingivitis and teeth sensitivity leading to inflammation of gums.
Brush your teeth immediately after a meal to prevent dental damage.
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The logic behind this act is to eliminate the cavities that are induced while eating. However, the mouth itself is equipped to combat cavities, at least after a meal. The mouth is armed with enamel and saliva, both of which can successfully deal with cavities and break the food down. In case you brush immediately, you tend to scrub away the tooth enamel in the process, thereby necessitating a wait for at least 30 minutes to let the teeth heal themselves.
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