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Eye Health Diet and Eye Health: The Questions People Actually Ask

8 months ago

5 min read

The dietary factors with reasonable evidence for supporting vision and eye disease risk. Key takeaways Strongest evidence: AREDS2 supplements in inter...

Oral Health Toothbrushing: The Practical To-Do List

Dr Amara Nwosu

8 months ago

3 min read

Mechanical removal of plaque with a fluoride toothpaste, twice a day. Tooth decay is largely preventable, and regular contact with fluoride matters mo...

Oral Health Toothbrushing: The Questions People Actually Ask

Dr Amara Nwosu

8 months ago

5 min read

Mechanical removal of plaque with a fluoride toothpaste, twice a day. Key takeaways Frequency: twice a day, including before bed Toothpaste: a fluorid...

Oral Health Gum Disease: A Practical Checklist

Ben Halvorsen

8 months ago

3 min read

Inflammation of the gums, from reversible gingivitis to bone-destroying periodontitis. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults, is often painless...

Oral Health Gum Disease: Common Questions Answered

Ben Halvorsen

8 months ago

4 min read

Inflammation of the gums, from reversible gingivitis to bone-destroying periodontitis. Key takeaways Earliest sign: bleeding gums when brushing or flo...

Oral Health Tooth Decay: A Practical Checklist

Dr Priya Raghunathan

8 months ago

3 min read

Destruction of tooth structure by acid produced when bacteria ferment sugars. How often you eat sugar matters as much as how much, which is why sippin...

Oral Health A Q and A on Tooth Decay

Dr Priya Raghunathan

8 months ago

5 min read

Destruction of tooth structure by acid produced when bacteria ferment sugars. Key takeaways Main driver: frequent intake of sugary foods and drinks Ad...

Oral Health Dental Checkups: What to Do, in Order

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Routine examination of teeth, gums and soft tissues by a dentist. How often you need a visit depends on your own risk, and the soft-tissue check for o...

Oral Health Dental Checkups: The Questions People Actually Ask

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

5 min read

Routine examination of teeth, gums and soft tissues by a dentist. Key takeaways How often: set by your dentist based on your oral health Includes: a c...

Oral Health Mouth Ulcers: The Practical To-Do List

Sofia Lindqvist

9 months ago

3 min read

Painful sores in the lining of the mouth, such as canker sores, usually harmless and self-limiting. Most heal within about two weeks, and a sore that...

Oral Health A Q and A on Mouth Ulcers

Sofia Lindqvist

9 months ago

5 min read

Painful sores in the lining of the mouth, such as canker sores, usually harmless and self-limiting. Key takeaways Usual healing time: within about 2 w...

Oral Health A Working Checklist for Bad Breath

Dr Amara Nwosu

9 months ago

3 min read

Halitosis, usually caused by bacteria on the tongue and between the teeth. Most bad breath starts in the mouth, so mouthwash covers up the symptom whi...

Oral Health Bad Breath: The Questions People Actually Ask

Dr Amara Nwosu

9 months ago

4 min read

Halitosis, usually caused by bacteria on the tongue and between the teeth. Key takeaways Origin: the mouth in most cases Common contributors: gum dise...

Oral Health The Sensitive Teeth Checklist: What to Do and What to Skip

Ben Halvorsen

9 months ago

3 min read

Short, sharp pain in response to cold, heat, sweetness or touch, from exposed dentin. It is usually caused by gum recession or enamel wear, and two of...

Oral Health A Q and A on Sensitive Teeth

Ben Halvorsen

9 months ago

5 min read

Short, sharp pain in response to cold, heat, sweetness or touch, from exposed dentin. Key takeaways Mechanism: exposed dentin, the layer beneath the e...

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