Did you know one of the easiest and best ways to protect your smile from tooth decay is by drinking tap water? That’s right! If you live in an area where your community water system adjusts the water to contain the right amount of fluoride, your teeth are protected against tooth decay by community water…
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Tooth Talk Spotlights a Great Resource You Can Use with Parents Right Now: Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles
We’re going back to school this fall with some fave reminders of top teeth tips for tots! Ready to score an A+ in good oral health for little ones? Read this article! It’s said, a picture is worth a thousand words. We think these pictures are worth much more, because they’re all about the good…
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Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
When are black baby teeth in children a good thing? After a silver diamine fluoride treatment. SDF is a safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth, says Dr. Tim Wright of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry. In use in Brazil and Japan since the 1970s, a 2015 addition to the…
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Tooth Talk Resource You’ll Love: ILikeMyTeeth.org Says Fluoridated Water Is Healthy for Teeth!
“Life is better with teeth.” This statement from Ilikemyteeth.org (and Spanishilikemyteeth.org) makes sense: Teeth matter! The mouth is the doorway to the rest of the body. That’s why practicing good dental health habits is so important–especially for young children. Healthy teeth are good for little ones, helping them eat, sleep, grow, talk, learn, play, and…
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