dentistry
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How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever
Despite the time-honoured wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just … don’t. According to the CDC, around 35 per cent of Americans have not visited the dentist in the last year. If it’s been a long while for you, and you’re planning to…
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How to Tell If Your Cat’s Teeth Are Hurting
Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours — and attempting to brush their teeth can be its own battle — cats can develop their own dental issues, including abscessed teeth,…
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15 Surprisingly Practical Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House
It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free — and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns out, dental floss isn’t just for removing plaque, spinach, and those blasted popcorn kernels. With many unique uses, from gardening and sewing to fishing and leaky faucets,…
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Are Waterpiks Really Better Than Traditional Floss?
Water flossers like the Waterpik have flooded the shelves of dentist offices and retailers. While their popularity is unquestionable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean your teeth better than regular old floss?