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August 7, 2015

“Bleachorexia” may sound like a made-up word, but it is a legitimate and serious problem that some people struggle with. It is the name that is given to an unhealthy fixation that some people develop on whitening their teeth. These “bleachorexics” become so obsessed with maintaining a pristine smile that Read more...


July 15, 2015

Tea, in many of its forms, is largely regarded as a health food. Fans of these valuable beverages drink them for their antioxidants and other valuable nutrients. It can therefore come as a surprise that your tea-drinking habit may be linked to a greater risk of throat cancer. This is Read more...


July 9, 2015

We all bite down on our cheeks every once in a while. It’s never a pleasant experience, and it can take a while for these delicate tissues to repair themselves. Some people find that they bite down on their cheeks more often than they think they should, which makes them Read more...


June 16, 2015

It’s old news that sugary soda is bad for your teeth. Obviously, all the sugar in soda is a big contributor to tooth decay and gum disease. Armed with this knowledge, some people think that they can avoid this problem by drinking only sugar-free soda. Unfortunately, this is not the Read more...


June 8, 2015

Acid reflux can be difficult to live with. People suffering from this condition have trouble with their stomach acid escaping up their esophagus, which can burn the throat and cause a lot of pain. Some of this acid can also reach your mouth, which can take its toll on your Read more...