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Good Teeth Your Whole Life Long

July 22, 2021

Some people resort to pretty extreme measures to achieve a whiter and more even smile. What can you do yourself to ensure you have good teeth, and when do you need the help of a professional?

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How effective is teeth bleaching?

According to King's College London, people with particularly white teeth appear more intelligent and even more trustworthy. Unfortunately, the color of our teeth is genetically predetermined. They can tend towards yellow, gray or even brown. What can bleaching achieve?

 

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DIY dental hygiene

Toothbrushes are common across the world -- whether manual or electric. Dentists also advise a trip to a dental hygienist once or twice a year for professional cleaning. But can you do it yourself at home?

 

 

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Dodgy DIY dentistry

Nail files and hydrogen peroxide are touted as ways of improving the appearance of teeth. What are the risks of going it alone at home? In Good Shape asks a professional.

 

 

 

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The best filling

A hole in a tooth has to be repaired as soon as possible. That involves a filling with either amalgam, gold, ceramic ... which is the best material?

 

 

 

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The problems with periodontitis

Periodontitis is an infection of the gums, which besides threatening the teeth, can also lead to obesity, diabetes and cardio-vascular conditions.

periodontitis, gums, gingivitis, cardiovascular condition

 

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Toothbrush bacilli

Some toothbrushes turn into bacteriological hazards after a time. And the microbes involved can be traced straight back to the toilet bowl! Just how pervasive is this revolting problem?

 

 

 

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