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DocToaldo

  1. If you think you have constant bad breath, keep a log of the foods you eat and make a list of medications you take.
  2. Have an uneven gum line? Surgery can fix that!
  3. One way to prevent tooth decay & gum disease is by eating a balanced diet & limiting the # of between-meal snacks.
  4. Did you know that Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces?
  5. Children should use a toothbrush with a small head. They're easy to use & it will prevent gagging while brushing.
  6. Crooked teeth increase the risk of developing periodontal disease.
  7. Egyptians used a form of toothpaste over 5000 years ago.
  8. Did you know that smoking is the cause of most mouth cancers?
  9. The first commercial toothbrush was made in 1938. Previously bristles from hogs, horses and badgers were used.
  10. According to Consumer's Report, Dentist's are among the 5 most trusted professionals in the U.S.
  11. Did you know that cancer of the mouth makes up about 2% of all cancers in Europe and the United States?
  12. Q: What are desensitizing agents? A: They make the dentine in a tooth less sensitive to hot, cold, & sweet flavors
  13. Dental Tip: Store your toothbrush in an upright position, & allow it to air dry until using it again
  14. Pediatric Tips: Teething & Dental Care health.discovery.com/videos/pediatr…
  15. Crowns can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left.
  16. Did you know that smoking may be responsible for more than half of the cases of periodontal disease in adults?
  17. Enamel shaping involves modifying teeth to improve their appearance by removing or contouring enamel.
  18. Did you know? Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases, second only to the common cold.
  19. With dentistry's many advances, diagnosis and treatment gets more sophisticated and comfortable all the time.
  20. Did you know? Tooth decay affects 90% of adults over the age of 40 in the United States.