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11. Bridging the Gap With Dental Implants
    
    Dentists used to replace missing teeth with bridges or dentures, but dental implants are often a better option. What's more, they "look just as good as natural teeth," says Manoel Macedo, DDS, PhD, a dentist and assistant professor of restorative dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University. A de
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12. Change Your Breath From Bad to Good
    
    No one likes to hear it, but it's worse not to know it: You have bad breath. Bad breath (also known as halitosis or malodor) can be embarrassing and tough on those around you. Some people don't realize their breath could peel paint because people are afraid to tell them. "Certainly bad breath can ru
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13. Your Toothbrush May Have 'Fecal Matter'
    
    By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- People using communal bathrooms with many others, beware: There could be traces of poop on your toothbrush. So finds a study by researchers at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. The researchers analyzed toothbrushes f
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14. Treating Gum Disease Might Help Prostate Symptoms
    
    By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Treating gum disease may help reduce symptoms of prostate inflammation, which can make urination difficult, a small study suggests. Previous research has shown a link between gum disease and prostate inflammation -- called
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15. Do You Dread the Dentist?
    
    Nearly 1 in 25 of us is dental-phobic. But have you heard about the latest ways to calm those fears? One of these methods could give you just the dose of courage you need. "A good, trusted dentist who puts you at ease will never go out of fashion," says Alexandre DaSilva, DDS, an assistant professor
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16. U.S. Lowers Recommended Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water
    
    By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. government has decreased its recommended level of fluoride in drinking water for the first time in a half-century, to prevent staining of tooth enamel caused by overexposure to fluoride. The optimal fluoride le
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17. How to Pick the Right Fillings for Your Teeth
    
    If you have to get a filling, you and your dentist have lots of materials to choose from. Before your appointment, get up to speed on your options. Composite fillings are the most widely used dental filling material. They're made of glass or quartz in resin. Your dentist may choose a composite filli
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18. Whiten Teeth at Home or in the Dentist's Office?
    
    You can get the shine back on your smile with a variety of teeth-whitening methods. There are pros and cons to brightening up at the dentist's office or with an at-home kit. Whitening rinses. They're easy to use. All you do is swirl it around in your mouth for a minute. The whitening agent in the pr
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19. Keep Your Gums and Teeth Healthy the 'Natural' Way
    
    If you're looking for natural ingredients to keep your gums and teeth healthy, you've got more than one product to try. Whichever you choose, don't forget that it's not a replacement for brushing, flossing, or rinsing with a mouthwash. You've still got to stick with those good habits to protect your
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20. Dos and Don'ts of Mouth Rinsing
    
    You've got lots of choices if you're looking for a way to freshen your breath. But if you want to do something healthy for your teeth and gums too, make mouth rinsing part of your daily routine. "Today mouthwashes are not just perfumes for the breath," says Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, chair of cariology a
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