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2. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's oral cavity clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and adopting good hygiene habits. It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease and bad breath. The most common ...

3. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and interdental cleaning, and dental hygienists can remove hardened deposits not removed by routine cleaning.

4. Better At Oral Health: 5 easy tips for better oral hygiene - AOL

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   To better your oral health, check out these five dental hygiene tips and tricks. Don't forget your tongue One part of your oral health that you might be unintentionally neglecting is your tongue.

5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   According to Asante, "preventing or slowing the progression of gum disease involves a combination of good oral hygiene practices, regular dental care and lifestyle choices." Our experts recommend ...

6. Tooth brushing - Wikipedia

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   Poor dental health has been associated with heart disease and shortened life expectancy. [9] [10] [11] Many serious problems result from not maintaining proper oral hygiene. Not brushing teeth causes harmful bacteria to build up on teeth and gums. [12] Bacteria growing in the mouth can infect the gums and then can travel into blood vessels.

7. Don’t brush right after you eat. Dentists say there’s one ...

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   Over time, enamel breaking down can contribute to cavities and dental decay, according to oral surgeon Jason Auerbach, DDS. “The acidity that sits on one's teeth and the bacteria that comes from ...

8. Use These Dentist-Approved Water Flossers for Squeaky ... - AOL

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   Joyce Kahng, DDS, is a cosmetic dentist in Orange County, CA. John Marashi, DDS, is a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, CA. Nicolas Aguilera, DDS, is a cosmetic dentist at Apa Aesthetic in New York, NY

9. Dental hygienist - Wikipedia

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   A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.