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Bad Breath - Part 2

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Bad Breath - Part 2

But, why do people have bad breath, even if they have good home care (and floss)?  Read part two of our thrilling two-part series on bad breath!

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Bad Breath - Part 1

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Bad Breath - Part 1

Every day, people spend lots of money and time on personal hygiene; from showering, to makeup.  And for the mouth, the story is no different.  Walk into any pharmacy and you’ll see rows and rows of “mouth products.”  Yet, bad breath persists.  Why?

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Sweet Liquids and Cavities

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Sweet Liquids and Cavities

In dentistry, we often talk about “baby bottle rot.”  What this really means is tooth decay caused by sweet liquids like juices, sodas, and sugary waters (Gatorade, Propel, and others that often fly below the radar).  How do we keep our kids teeth cavity free?

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Juice and Tooth Decay

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Juice and Tooth Decay

A common misconception among parents is that juice and other fruity drinks do not cause cavities.  Although juices may be good for children’s bodies by giving them the vitamins they need, the bacteria in the mouth use natural sugars the same as sugar added to food or soda pop.

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Two-way Toothbrushing

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Two-way Toothbrushing

This is probably the most powerful information you must know about keeping your teeth clean.  Developed by Dr. Leon Nelson and others, refined by Dr. Mike Nelson: Two-way Toothbrushing.

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Dental Check-ups

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Dental Check-ups

When do you schedule your child's first dental visit?  How should the visit go?  Redding Dentist Dr. Chris Nelson talks about first dental visits for kids.

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