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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health


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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health

Like many people who need to lose a few pounds, I try diet after diet in an attempt to find one that finally works for me. I learned the hard way that I need to make sure any diet will not harm my teeth, even if it does help me lose a few pounds. I learned this lesson when following a grapefruit diet. There are many versions of this, but the version I tried had me eat a grapefruit alone several times each day. It was supposed to suppress my appetite. I helped keep me from munching on unhealthy snacks, but the acid in the fruit took a toll on my tooth enamel and I quickly started getting lots of cavities. I created this blog to remind people that change up their diets often to make sure the foods they are eating are not harming their teeth.

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When you rely on dentures, you need to keep them in the best possible condition for long-term use. Any kind of damage to your dentures can make them uncomfortable to wear or impossible to use. Since they are costly to replace, it's important that you understand the most common reasons for denture repair so you can minimize your risk of damage. Here are some of the things that you should know. Read More 

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Everyone desires a perfect smile, as it is one of the most foundational aspects of the way you interact with other people, and it is often the first feature people really notice about you. It can help boost confidence and improve your overall appearance. However, not everyone is born with a set of pearly whites. Luckily, advancements in dentistry have made it possible for anyone to achieve a Hollywood smile with porcelain dental veneers. Read More