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nasa technology helps orthodontistsAlthough its primary mission is space research, technologies have also helped orthodontists

Top Technology orthodontics.

For many teens, the best result of investigations by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is not in space rockets, but in his smile.
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steps to good dental healthBrush your teeth.

Do it twice daily to remove bacteria that form in them. Scrape off the tongue the same with a toothbrush or a raspadorlingual to take a breath more fresco.Los children and people with disabilities may need help brushing their teeth. The electric toothbrush can make this task easier.

Clean between teeth.

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dental helth tips for our readersTooth decay is not always painful.

The pain is not always related to decay. Only when you have an infection that can not escape through the mouth, or through a broken tooth, it hurts.

It is quite possible to have an abscess without realizing it. Hence, dental checkups at least every six months are critical.
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tips and news about dental healthProbably the first thing you think when you think your mouth is eating or kissing! But your mouth does much more than being the entry of food or besuquear to your sweetie.

What would we be without them?

Mouth and teeth form your smile, which is often the first thing seen when people look at you. In addition, the mouth is fundamental to speak: the language (which also allows us to taste the food) allows us to form words with the help of the lips and teeth.
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anatomy of the mouthThe inside of the mouth is covered with mucous.

Just as skin lines and protects the outside of the body, mucous membranes line and protect your interior. The mucous membranes produce mucus, which keeps them moist.

The top of the mouth, covered by a membrane, known as the palate. The front is a portion called the hard palate bone and fleshy rear part called the soft palate. The hard palate separates the mouth from the nose, which is located just above.
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toothbrushesToothbrushes. How to choose.
With so much variety of styles of toothbrushes that the market offers us is decided by a complicated. They come in thousands of shapes, forms and sizes, so careful, do not let us wear only by sight and attractive design when choosing.zzz

To succeed in the choice of toothbrush you should consider a few details:
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how to maintain healthy teeth with fillingsRegular dental exams are important because the problems in the seals can be detected in the early stages.

During the checkup, your dentist can determine if the seals are intact, or if you have cracked or worn.

Worn fillings should be replaced immediately. Do not wait until it hurts the tooth or until the filling or cracked tooth.
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need to replace a filling?There is no perfect substitute for natural teeth healthy.

Decayed teeth require treatment with a filling (fillings) or other restoration depending on the severity of caries.

The filling may last many years before it has to be replaced, but the seals are exposed to constant pressure from chewing.

Clenching or grinding teeth also puts tremendous force on fillings and tooth enamel.
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green tea beneficial for periodontal diseasesWith origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has always been a popular drink in Asian culture, and has been gaining popularity in the West.
As the ancient Chinese medicine and Japanese argued that the consumption of this tea could cure diseases and heal wounds, recent studies have begun to establish potential health benefits of green tea consumption, especially in weight loss, heart health and cancer prevention.
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pregnancy affect your teeth and gumsHow does pregnancy affect your teeth and gums?

  • Pregnant women and those taking some oral contraceptives experience high levels of the hormone progesterone.
  • Elevated levels of this hormone increases the sensitivity of the gums to the bacteria found in plaque can cause gingivitis (red or sensitive gums that bleed easily when you brush your teeth).
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