7 Strangest Toothpaste Flavors

Mint is the most commonly used flavor for toothpastes, but throughout the world, one can find a whole slew of toothpaste flavors you’d never even thought possible!

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Curing Pizza Mouth Burns - Oh, That’s Hot!

Painful burning on the roof of your mouth? We can’t blame you. We know how tempting it is to take a bite the moment you get served with some searing hot fresh from the oven pizza.

The good news is a team of hardworking researchers from the University of New Mexico and the University of Texas at Austin have designed strips to combat pizza mouth burns. The invention is pretty much like those breath-freshening strips which quickly dissolve in your mouth.

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Faking A Smile Could Be Bad For You

How often do you put on a fake smile at work? Hiding inner unhappiness by putting on a game face could just be as mundane as breathing for some, but according to a story from The New York Times, faking a smile could actually worsen a person’s mood.

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How to Find the Right Dentist

Looking for the right dentist could only mean two things: a lifetime of healthy smile or a whole era of rotten teeth. If you just moved in to another town or have been putting off a dental visit for a long time, you’ll most probably need to start looking for a new one.

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[Press Realease] American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Statement Regarding Teeth Whitening Procedures

Issue: Non-dentists providing certain teeth-whitening procedures at salons, spas, and shopping malls.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) believes that teeth whitening constitutes the practice of dentistry and that dental services should be delivered by dental professionals who have been educated to perform procedures in the safest manner possible.

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Smile Scanners for Workers in Japan

Have you ever been told to 'just grin and bear it'?

Ranging from 0 (suicidal) to 100 (delirious), a machine rates the overall quality of smiles of around 500 or so employees of the Keihin Electric Express Railway Company in Japan.

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Fake Braces: The New Status Symbol for Asian Teenagers

We know how teens in the West can’t wait until the day their dentists finally remove their dental braces. 

Now according to recent news, adolescents from Southeast Asia are reported to sport fake braces as a symbol of status, wealth and style.

While this facial accessory may seem strange to Westerners, dental braces have become a glamorous status symbol in the East where orthodontic care, or let alone basic dental care, can be quite a luxury.

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Toothache or Sinus Infection?

The pain can be easily confused because the areas are so close to each other. The maxillary sinus is located just above your upper teeth that any conditions in both your teeth and/or sinuses can cause or mimic toothache.

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Floss or Die

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The Anti-cavity Foods: Broccoli And Shiitake Mushrooms

Protein powerhouse shiitake mushrooms are quite popular to those who are trying to cut back on fat and meat. They also have a more robust flavor than regular button mushrooms that’s why they’re fast becoming a kitchen staple.

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