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Chew Gum For Healthy Teeth – YES!

June 13, 2013 By Kim Elmore

I’ve said over and over again on this blog how bad sugar is for your teeth. Is it hypocritical of me to now say that I want you to chew gum – and so does your dentist? Not in the least, as long as it’s the correct kind of gum. It’s true that sugar causes the natural … [Read more...]

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Nail Biting is a No-No

June 13, 2013 By Kim Elmore

Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]

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Drink Coffee – It May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

June 13, 2013 By Kim Elmore

Coffee drinkers, have another cup. A recent study by the American Cancer Society found that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from oral/pharyngeal (mouth and throat) cancer. According to the study, published last year in the American Journal of Epidemiology, people who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Caffeine, Cancer prevention, coffee drinkers, DDCO, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Colorado, oral cancer, oral cancer risks, oral health and overall health, pharyngeal cancer, preventative care

Tooth Replacement? You Have Options.

June 13, 2013 By Kim Elmore

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be all too aware of how important they are. You need teeth to chew, speak and smile. Even the loss of a back tooth could make you look older. Fortunately, you can fix the problem with replacement teeth. The question is – how should … [Read more...]

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4 Tips for Good Oral Health

June 13, 2013 By Kim Elmore

Good oral health is important for each and every one of us. Luckily, all it takes is a few minutes in the morning and evening plus good food choices and a visit to the dentist twice a year! Click here to enlarge image. … [Read more...]

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