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The Importance of Taking Care of Your Teeth While Pregnant

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One of the main body parts affected by pregnancy that requires extra care at this time is your teeth. If not taken care of, this can cause a lot of problems in both the short and long term.  It is important to be aware of common issues with your teeth while pregnant to stay on top of your health. When some of these teeth related problems such as gum diseases progress, they can cause problems for you and your unborn baby. The main reason for proper dental care during pregnancy is to prevent gum diseases and unnecessary infections. Gum diseases can hurt your developing baby.  Regular brushing and flossing are highly recommended to prevent the risk of gum disease. This will help keep off plaque formation that facilitates bacteria growth.  Regular Dental Check-ups Will Help Detect Problems with Your Teeth.  It is important to continue maintaining regular dental check-ups even during pregnancy. This will help your dentist to detect any problems with your teeth. This early...

THE BEST SNACKS FOR AVOIDING TOOTH DECAY IN KIDS

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  Keeping snacking entirely away from children may not be the best option in preventing dental health issues. A typical daytime for a normal kid is filled with a lot of activities. There is a need for extra energy. Snacking is essential to supply the extra energy needed to play at the school playground, do homework, and in between unscheduled activities. Nonetheless, it is unfortunate that even the nutritious snacks may not be very healthy for teeth. This is where the need to careful choosing snacks for kids comes in. Besides nutrition content, you should also consider snacks that aren’t going to decay your kids’ teeth. The following are snack ideas and options for healthy teeth for kids. Sugar-free Yoghurt Sugar-free yogurt is an excellent snacking idea for kids. It contains probiotics that are healthy and works against the plague that can accumulate in the kids' mouth. Yogurt does not stick in-between the teeth as it is not chewable and would not attract harmful mouth bacteria t...