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FAQ

Why Is Cleaning Your Tongue Important to Oral Hygiene?

So you know the importance of brushing your teeth and flossing between them, but did you know that your tongue needs extra care as well?

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July 19, 2021
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Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients That Affect Your Teeth and Oral Hygiene

Do you want healthy teeth and gums? An easy way to do that is to make sure your diet contains several key vitamins, minerals, and

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July 14, 2021
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Dental Education

4 Reasons Why Bamboo Floss Works as an Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Product

So you’ve heard of floss, but have you ever heard of bamboo floss? If not, let’s get you up to speed. Regular dental floss is

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July 8, 2021
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Dental Care

Discover This Three-Step Routine for Great Oral Hygiene

We all want that coveted sparkling clean smile with gleaming white teeth. So how do we get it? There are plenty of products that promise

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June 27, 2021
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FAQ

5 Ways to Change Your Oral Hygiene Routine When You’re Sick

Sometimes we can’t help but get sick or feel unwell. Whether you catch a cold, double-over from the stomach flu, get a migraine, or suffer

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March 20, 2021
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How to Consume Hard Candies, Lozenges, and Breath Mints Without Affecting Your Oral Hygiene

Do you love hard candies? Do you regularly use breath mints? What about lozenges to get a nutritional boost or when you have a sore

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March 8, 2021
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Is Stevia Good for Your Teeth? Parkcrest Dental Explains

Sugar is bad for your teeth. When it stays on your enamel, sugar encourages bacteria to grow in your mouth, which causes acid that gradually

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March 1, 2021
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Dental Care

Healthier Foods to Help Get Rid of Your Sweet Tooth by Parkcrest Dental Group

It’s mid-afternoon. You get that craving that helps you power through the rest of your workday. You reach for your favorite candy bar packed with

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January 31, 2021
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Can Chewing Gum Actually Help Your Teeth? Parkcrest Dental Explains

Your mom probably told you to stop chewing gum when you were a kid. Of course, “back in the day” most chewing gums had sugar

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January 21, 2021
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