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Teeth
Section Editor:
Prof Mahesh Verma
Director-Principal,Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences,New Delhi
Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function.
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Take care of your baby's teeth
Teething
Dental scaling
Bad breath (Halitosis)
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
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Fish oil helps fight gum disease
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Eating moderate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, typically found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish, help ward off gum disease.
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Eat your way to good teeth!
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Healthy teeth
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good.
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Preventing gum disease
Friday, April 15, 2011
Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and change it regularly to prevent gum disease.
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Tips to help prevent gum disease
Caring for your child's teeth
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Is it good to scrape or brush the tongue?
Brushing or scraping the tongue twice a day while brushing the teeth reduces the number of bacteria that live on the tongue. These bacteria may cause bad breath.
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