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My nine year old daughter has yellow stains and discolouration on some of her teeth, especially her top two. Is there anything I can do?

If you can, try to find out from your dentist what is the cause of your daughter’s tooth discoloration. If…

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The First Toothbrush?

Current thinking is that the first people to use a toothbrush were the Hindus of India, who used the end…

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Summertime & Sports Drinks Can Take a Toll on Teeth

People who are just trying to stay cool during the summer months or are active in summer sports are consuming…

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Can tooth whitening damage tooth enamel?

Is it suitable if teeth have already received white fillings? Tooth whitening treatments, if performed according to manufacturer’s instructions, do…

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Women’s Oral Health

Factors to Keep Your Smile Healthy for Life Can women’s oral health be affected by the changes in hormone levels?…

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Piercing: A Fad With Real Risks to Dental Health

Don’t be tongue-tied if you think you want it pierced. Ask questions and know the risks before you (or your…

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Women’s Oral Health – Factors to Keep Your Smile Healthy for Life

Can women’s oral health be affected by the changes in hormone levels? We all know that women’s bodies can require…

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Sports Mouthguards: Sports Can be Hard on Teeth

Winning or losing in sports should not include losing one’s teeth in the process. The National Youth Sports Foundation for…

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What is your advice regarding breastfeeding and having dental work done involving amalgam silver fillings?

The scientific advice regarding silver amalgam fillings is that they are perfectly safe and offer many advantages over other types…