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  • Teeth Stain Removal Types

    There are many different types of tooth stain, such as extrinsic or intrinsic stains. Review here the differences and the right treatments for you.
  • How Do I Care For My Teeth During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

    Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, questions surrounding dental health have arose. Find your at-home treatments, & when you should see a dentist here.
  • Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology: The Dental Specialty Dedicated To X-Rays

    X-rays are an important part of your dental visit, and there's a whole specialty dedicated to them called oral and maxillofacial radiology. Here's more.
  • What Causes Pale Gums? 3 Possibilities To Discuss With Your Dentist

    If your gums appear paler than usual, it may indicate that you have a health problem. Here are three possibilities to discuss with a doctor or dentist.
  • Healthy Oral Care Habits for Kids

    Discover essential tips for instilling good oral hygiene habits in children. This guide helps parents establish effective routines for long-lasting dental health.
  • The Science Behind Teeth Whitening

    Unveil the science of teeth whitening. Learn more about causes, effective home and professional remedies, procedures, and tips for managing side effects.
  • How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

    Learn essential tips for maintaining oral hygiene with braces. Discover how to prevent plaque buildup and achieve a radiant smile during your orthodontic treatment.
  • How Mouth Spray Helps Dry Mouth

    A mouth spray may be good option if you need short-term relief of dry mouth. Learn how sprays work and what you can do for longer-term solutions, here.
  • The Glossopharyngeal Nerve Explained

    For some cranial nerves, the name tells us the function. The prefix "glosso-" means relating to the tongue, and the suffix "-pharyngeal" means relating to the pharynx, or throat. Therefore, the glossopharyngeal nerve, also known as the ninth cranial nerve, has a role in both sensation and movement of the tongue and the throat. Learn what this important nerve does for your oral cavity.
  • Instant Teeth Whitening: What Your Options Are

    Here are your options, including the fastest teeth whitening treatments, and the ones that take some time.
  • Importance Of Caring For Natal Teeth

    Caring for natal teeth is important as they affect the appearance of a child's adult teeth. Learn more about natal teeth and how to take care of them here.
  • Gum Abscess Treatment

    Majority of periodontal diseases are painless and rarely require urgent dental attention. Gum abscess treatment is a common exception. Learn more about the procedure here.
  • Flossing: How Important Is Flossing to You?

    How important is flossing to you? Many people hate flossing. Why? Because for many, it may be a challenging task. Here's why you shouldn't skip this step.
  • Gum Abscess in Children

    When your kid experiencing gum pains, it can be very stressful. Luckily, it can be treated with a visit to the dentist. Learn more at Colgate Saudi.
  • What Are Mini Dental Implants?

    Mini dental implants are an option for patients looking to replace lost teeth but who don't want (or can't receive) conventional restorations.
  • The Best Home Teeth Whitener For Coffee Lovers

    If you enjoy sipping hot coffee or tea in the morning, then you may have yellow or brownish stains on your teeth. What is the best Home Teeth Whitener For Coffee Lovers?
  • X-Rays For Children

    Children's mouths should be x-rays in accordance with your child's development and dental health. Find out more about dental x-rays for children, here.
  • Tooth Brushing Techniques For Whiter Teeth

    Everyone wants a sparkling white smile, but not everyone knows the best way to get one. Dingy gray or yellow stains happen naturally as we age.
  • What Causes A Gray Tongue?

    A healthy tongue should be pink, so noticing that your tongue has turned gray can be distressing. Learn more about the causes and how it can be treated.
  • Banana Peel Teeth Whitening: Will It Give You A Brighter Smile?

    Some claim that banana peel teeth whitening works, but does the science support it? Learn more about bananas and what you can do for a whiter smile, here.
  • Teeth Whitening System

    There are a number of teeth whitening options, click here to find out how to choose the best one for you. More information here.
  • Strawberry Teeth Whitening And Other Weird Whitening Methods

    There are tons of bizarre teeth whitening methods, like strawberry teeth whitening. Do these whitening methods actually work? Learn more, here.
  • How Salt Water Mouth Rinse Benefits Oral Health

    A salt water mouth rinse is useful for a number of different reasons. It's a great option for anyone who has a sore throat, gum sores or recently underwent dental procedures. It doesn't take the place of modern dental hygiene, but is used as a supportive measure for adults and children alike.
  • Charcoal Toothpaste: What Is It?

    Is charcoal toothpaste a fad or here to stay? Research on its properties is still emerging, but many people are finding that charcoal toothpaste is worth a try.
  • Lupus Symtoms and Oral Health

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  • Additional Resources

  • Cavities

  • Dental Treatment

  • Dentin Hypersensitivity

  • Periodontitis

  • For Students

  • Restorative Dentistry: Explanation of crowns and broken teeth

  • Restorative Dentistry: Single-Tooth Atrophy

  • Endodontics Procedure

  • Sealant Procedure Demonstration

  • Restorative Dentistry: Explanation of crown and margin decay

  • Multiple Tooth Loss: Drifting Malocclusion

  • Restorative Dentistry: Single tooth loss. What is an implant?

  • What to Expect from a Filling Procedure

  • Ceramic Inlay Procedure Demonstration

  • Periodontitis and diabetes: consider the whole patient

  • What questions should we ask to identify dentin hypersensitivity?

  • Arginine- what you need to know

  • Incorporating Scanners into Your Practice

  • Are "healthy" diets bad for your teeth?

  • The importance of interdental cleaning in the prevention and management of periodontal diseases

  • How to effectively communicate with your patients

  • Children’s oral health may be disproportionately affected during the pandemic

  • The importance of antibacterial ingredients in oral care for patients with periodontal disease

  • Ten Effective Time Management Tips For Dental Students

  • How to bring oral care to kids and their families

  • Check out 3 main reasons implants fail and how to avoid it in practice

  • Working Smarter Not Harder: Incorporating caries risk assessment into patient care

  • Effective Tooth Brushing Tips To Use With Your Patients

  • Dental Learning: Five Things You Can Learn From Your Dentist

  • Find Your Dental Hygienist Career Path: Tips for Recent Grads

  • Method for Quantifying Occlusion of Dentin Tubules

  • Efficacy of desensitizing products for hypersensitivity relief in MIH-affected molars

  • Getting ready for the summer season and your pediatric patient

  • Arginine: A new and exciting approach to oral care

  • October 14th is World Cavity-Free Future Day

  • Polypharmacy Increases Risk for Xerostomia and Dental Caries

  • You've Graduated! Now What? Tips for Starting Your Dentist Career

  • Which Caries Risk Assessment Tool is Best?

  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures: Do Your Patients Need Premedication?

  • Impact of dietary habits on oral health

  • Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month in Your Practice

  • Caries as a Non-Communicable Disease

  • Does Tooth Whitening Cause Dentin Hypersensitivity?

  • Medication-induced xerostomia and caries risk

  • Nutrition and caries risk in elderly patients

  • How to Provide Dental Help for Disabled Patients

  • Understanding Adult Caries

  • Prevention Across the Lifespan: A Review of Evidence-Based Interventions for Common Oral Conditions

  • Gingivitis

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  • Periodontitis

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  • Family History Affects Your Risk For Gum Disease

    If you have a family history of gum disease, then you are more likely to have problems with your gums. According to the American Dental Association,...
  • Which teeth whitening solution is best for you?

  • What Foods Stain Your Teeth

  • How Does Coffee Stain Teeth?

    Most of us can't live without a daily dose of coffee to jump start the day, but could the beverage that puts morning smiles on… Read more at Colgate.com
  • Periodontal Disease: Causes and Prevention

  • Gum Irritation: Four Self-Induced Causes

    Gum irritation has many possible causes, but some of them come out of a personal habit you may not be paying attention to. Here are a few you should know.
  • Six Natural Ingredients In Fluoride Free Toothpaste

    Non fluoride toothpaste is an effective alternate for those who are sensitive to fluoride. Here are six natural ingredients that still protect your teeth.
  • Ten Causes Of Yellow Teeth And How To Avoid Them

    Yellow teeth can cost you your confidence and willingness to smile every day. Here are ten common causes of this undesirable tinge and how to avoid them.
  • Is Gum Reshaping Right For You?

    Gum reshaping can help you get the beautiful smile you desire, especially if you have a
  • 3 Tips For Preventing Teeth Stains From Braces

    Learn about our top 3 tips for preventing teeth stains from braces and whitening your teeth evenly once they come off with Colgate.
  • Rotten Teeth: Symptoms And Treatment

    How can you tell if you have rotten teeth? Can a dentist save them and make your mouth healthy again? Learn the signs and treatments for rotten teeth.
  • What Is Dental Public Health? A Look At How It Can Help

  • Nutrition for Healthy Teeth, Child Growth and Development

  • Mouth Bacteria: Do Mouth Rinses Really Help?

  • Mouth Guards: Everything You Need To Know

    Dentists might recommend mouth guards for their patients who grind their teeth at night, play contact sports, or have TMJ problems or sleep disorders.
  • Best Whitening Toothpaste: Five Signs You've Picked A Winner For A Perfect Smile

  • Evolution Of Charcoal

  • Whitening Toothpaste 101

    Before you pick up a toothpaste that promises to whiten your teeth, make sure you understand the how's and whys so you can pick the right product for you.
  • Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Carbamide Peroxide

    Find out what are the differences between Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbamide Peroxide. Also, learn if the whitening toothpaste is safe and effective and how to take care of your teeth.
  • How Custom Whitening Trays Brighten Your Smile

    If your teeth aren't as white as you'd like, there are safe and simple ways to improve it. One of them involves custom whitening trays.
  • How to Whiten Teeth

    There are many tricks and tips about teeth whitening treatments. We provide the best advices for you. Find out more about the healthiest way to whiten your teeth.
  • Perfect Smile for Video Calls

    How to have a perfect smile on video camera? Click here to learn the healthiest ways to have a beautiful smile on and off-camera with Colgate Saudi.
  • Types Of Teeth Whitening Products

    Read here about the key four types of teeth whitening products and decide on the one that suits you best. Click here to learn more details.
  • Gum Disease Symptoms

    By getting to know the gum disease symptoms, you can get proper care immediately if you develop a problem.
  • Best Over The Counter Teeth Whitening (For Any Lifestyle)

    Whether you're on a budget or need results for a big event, here are the best over the counter teeth whitening options for any lifestyle. Learn more, here.
  • Charcoal: The Lean, Mean, the Cleaning Machine

  • Burned Gums From Teeth Whitening: What You Need To Know

    If you've been whitening your teeth at home, you could have burned your gums from teeth whitening. Find out more about it, here from Colgate®.
  • Build Your Home Tooth Whitening Kits

    You can make an effective home tooth whitening kit with over the counter products, at home. Find out more about making a home tooth whitening kit, here.
  • Which teeth whitening solution is best for you?

  • Prevent Diabetes Problems, Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

  • Facts About Diabetes and Dry Mouth

  • Diabetes and Oral Health Problems

  • Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons

  • Porcelain Veneers Can Improve Your Smile

  • What Are Veneers And How Should You Care For Them?

  • How Porcelain Dental Veneers Can Rebuild Your Smile

    If unattractive teeth make you hide your smile, it may be time for an oral makeover. Here's how porcelain dental veneers can help.
  • Oral Care for Patients with Disabilities

  • Dental Health Care for Children With Special Needs

  • Special Care in Oral Health

  • Retainers After Braces: Types and Maintenance

  • How to Brush Teeth With Braces

  • Diastemas and Treatment Options

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  • Ceramic Braces vs Metal Braces

  • Does Aspirin Cause Tooth Erosion?

  • The Best Toothpaste For Sensitive Teeth: What's In It?

  • What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

  • How Oral Health and Heart Disease Are Connected

  • Heart Disease and Gum Disease

  • Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

  • Tips for Easing Dental Fears

  • Dental Visits – The Dentist Visit and What to Expect

  • Bulimia

  • Eating Disorders and Oral Health Problems

  • How Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?

  • Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

  • Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

  • The Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

  • Cleft Palate and Your Child's Teeth

  • What is Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate?

  • Bad Breath from Stomach Problems

  • Celiac Mouth Sores: How to Recognize and Manage Them

  • Acid Reflux: A Dental Disaster in the Making

  • Sensitive Teeth During Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Cope

  • Oral Health Through Pregnancy

  • Pregnancy Prenatal Care and Oral Health

  • Tooth Removal and What To Expect After

  • Autoimmune Diseases' Effect on Oral Health

  • Oral Manifestations of Celiac: Teeth Issues & More

  • Types Of Oral Cavity Cancer

  • Early Signs Of Mouth Cancer

  • Chemotherapy & Your Mouth

  • Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist (Before Cancer Treatment)

  • Oral Cancer: Signs and Symptoms

  • 4 Tooth Pain Home Remedies

  • Types of Oral Surgery and What to Expect

  • Five Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

  • Women's Oral Health and Overall Health

  • What Is Referred Tooth Pain?

  • What is Good Oral Hygiene?

  • Ten Dental Hygiene Tips For A More Thorough Clean

  • Toothache Medicine: What Are Your Options?

  • Vegan Oral Care, what is it?

    Vegan Oral Care, what is it? Looking to adapt to a plant-based lifestyle and vegan oral care can be part of that change. For more information visit here.
  • How to Strengthen Teeth: 5 Tips for Preventing Enamel Erosion

  • How do I Care for my Teeth as an Adult?

  • Everything About Atrophic Glossitis

    Abnormal tongue conditions can look alarming. Atrophic glossitis is one of these conditions. Luckily, with a dental professional on your side, they can put your mind at ease and get your tongue back to its normal self.
  • 3 Reasons to Use a Tongue Cleaner

  • Hydrogen Peroxide Gums and Teeth Treatment

  • What is TMJ?

  • What Is Plaque?

  • Plaque: What Is It And How Do We Get Rid Of It?

    By following easy steps for keeping your teeth and gums healthy – plus seeing your dentist regularly — you can have your teeth for a lifetime!
  • Bleeding Gums When Flossing: Should You Call Your Dentist?

  • Plaque On Teeth – Causes And Treatment

    When left alone, plaque on teeth turns to tartar and can increase your risk for cavities or gum disease. And as scary as it sounds, it happens to everyone.
  • What is Tartar?

  • What Is Root Canal Treatment?

  • Burning Mouth Syndrome: Putting Out the Fire

  • What are Canker and Mouth Sores?

  • Oral Thrush

  • Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

  • What Causes Red Spots on the Roof of Your Mouth?

  • Dental Implant Surgery: What to Expect

  • What Are Dental Implants?

  • Dental Implants: A Permanent Tooth Replacement to Consider

  • Bone Graft for Dental Implants: Understanding the Possibility

  • Dental Scaling and Root Planing to Keep Your Teeth and Mouth Clean

  • What Is Gum Disease?

  • What Is Crown Lengthening?

  • Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

  • What To Do About Gum Swelling

  • What Causes Bleeding Gums?

  • What are the Stages of Gum Disease?

  • Receding Gums And Treatment And Causes

  • 5 Causes Of Bleeding Gums You Should Know

  • Gum Surgery — What Do I Need to Know?

  • Periodontics 101

  • What Is Periodontal Disease?

  • Periodontal Disease

    Learn about periodontal disease and the many available options for periodontal disease treatment to help end your periodontal gum disease.
  • Sore Gums Causes and Treatments

  • Professional Gingivitis Treatment And Home Care

  • Gingivitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  • Chewing Tips After a Filling

  • Fillings: the Basics

  • All You Need To Know About Tooth Filling | Colgate

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  • Full Dentures, Partial Dentures, Denture Care – Learn More

  • Are Removable Partial Dentures Right For You?

  • What Can You Do About Missing Teeth?

  • What to Do With a Broken Tooth

  • What are Sports Mouth Guards?

  • The Facts about Mouth Guards

  • Safety Chart

  • Oral First Aid at Home

  • Important Reasons for Mouth Guards

  • Tooth Abscess & Gum Abscess

  • Mouth Guards and Maintenance

  • Injured Tooth: What Should I Do?

  • Cracked Front Tooth: What You Can Do

  • Detecting and Treating a Cracked Tooth

  • What to Do If You Have a Cracked Molar

  • Tell Me More about Dental Crowns

  • What Are Dental Crowns And Tooth Bridges?

  • Dental Bridges and Oral Health

  • Tooth Implant Procedure: All You Need To Know

  • Your Dental Crown Procedure: What To Expect

  • Pros and Cons of Cantilever Bridges

  • Understanding A Dental Bridge Procedure

  • The Role an Abutment Plays in a Dental Implant

  • Bonding

  • Are There Other Alternatives for Improving My Smile?

  • Improving My Smile (Tooth Whitening and Tooth Bonding)

  • Novocaine Side Effects to Watch for

  • What Are Common Novocaine Side Effects?

  • Dental Anesthesia Side Effects and Causes for Treatment

  • What Are Common Novocaine Side Effects?

  • What Are Lingual Braces?

  • Wearing and Caring for Your Retainer

  • Retainers For Teeth: Why Wear Them And How To Keep Them Safe

  • What Are the Different Types of Braces, and Which Is Right for Me?

  • Adults and Braces

  • Are Ceramic Braces Right For You?

  • Tips for Adults with Braces

  • Orthodontic Treatment Advances: Braces Then And Now

    Find information on orthodontics for adults, including alignment, preventative treatments and maintenance of braces, from the Colgate Oral Care Center.
  • Caring For Braces: You're On Your Way To A Healthy Smile

    Caring for braces is an important part of the experience: The better care you take of your braces, the more comfortable and effective they'll be, and the quicker you'll have them taken off.
  • Adult Braces Before and After: What to Expect When They Come off

  • How to Straighten Teeth: Three Proven Methods

  • The Benefits Of Invisible Braces

  • Baby Teething Timeline

  • Natural and Safe Teething Remedies for Your Baby

  • How Do I Care for My Infant's Teeth?

  • Taking Care of Your Child's Molar Teeth

  • Types of Pacifiers: How to Choose the One That's Right for Your Baby

  • 3 Month old teething: How Do I Know If My Baby Is Teething

  • Baby Teething: Signs and Treatment

  • Tooth Decay in Children: All Kids Are at Risk

  • The Importance of Pediatric Dental Care

  • Early Childhood Cavities

  • Oral Health for Children

  • How Do I Care for My Toddler's Teeth?

  • When Little Ones Lose Baby Teeth: Six Special Ways to Celebrate

  • A Guide To Your Teething Baby

    Use this guide to understand the signs and symptoms of teething and to learn how to best soothe your teething baby's discomfort.
  • Brushing Baby's First Teeth

  • Activities To Encourage Dental Health For Kids

    From the time a child begins teething, dental health is something moms and dads think about. But sometimes brushing your child's teeth is harder than it sounds.
  • Common Questions

  • Dental Health for Kids: A Parent's Guide

  • Which Tooth Is Next? Using a Permanent Teeth Chart to Track Your Child's New Teeth

  • Why Your Child May Need a Space Maintainer

  • How Teeth Whitening Kits Create Brighter Smiles

  • Does Baking Soda Whiten Teeth?

  • How to Maintain White Teeth

  • Top Tips on How to Whiten Yellow Teeth

    Whether the discolouration is due to staining or other factors, learn how to get rid of yellow teeth through over-the-counter products and professional whitening from the dentist.
  • The Best Whitening Mouthwash: What To Look For

    What is the best whitening mouthwash out there and is using it going to help you get a brighter smile? Find out here!
  • How Do I Maintain My Newly Whitened Smile?

  • Dental Office Whitening Treatments in Just One Visit

  • Can You Remove Tartar at Home?

  • Periodontal Disease and Obesity

  • The Connection Between Oral Health and Strokes

  • Anemia Gums and Your Oral Health

  • VANITY How Do I Care For My Teeth During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

    Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, questions surrounding dental health have arose. Find your at-home treatments, & when you should see a dentist here.
  • The Benefits of Aloe Vera Toothpaste

    Why use Aloe Vera Toothpaste? Aloe Vera is known for its benefits in controlling bacteria that causes cavities than other commercial toothpaste.
  • What Products are Available from My Dentist for Home Tooth Whitening?

  • How A Teeth Whitening Pen Works

  • How Does Mouthwash Work?

  • Healthy Foods for Kids: Lowering Sugar Intake

  • Nutrition

  • Gum That Is Good for Your Teeth: Too Good to Be True?

  • How to Limit the Effects of Sugar on Teeth

  • Dental Tape or Floss: Which Is Best for You?

  • Family Guide to Oral Health

  • How to Brush

  • Dental Floss: Make the Most of Your Flossing Session

  • Teaching Your Children How To Brush And Floss

  • How To Floss

  • How To Identify The Known Bruxism Causes

  • Bruxism: Signs and Symptoms

  • Bruxism, Are You Experiencing it?

  • Clenching Teeth at Night

  • Do I Need A Night Guard?

  • Dry Mouth at Night: The Causes and Management Tips

  • Prescription Medications and Dry Mouth

  • Dental Effects Of Constant Dry Mouth

  • What Is Dental Cottonmouth?

  • The Link Between Hormones and Dry Mouth

  • The Link Between Anxiety and Dry Mouth

  • Bringing Teeth into Alignment with Orthodontic Treatment

  • What is Dry Mouth?

  • Can Medications Have an Effect on My Oral Health?

  • The Facts about Dry Mouth

  • Dental Caries: How They Are Formed And What You Can Do To Prevent Them

  • What Is A Gumline Cavity?

    Did you know that cavities can form in the pits & grooves of the molars, between teeth, or even along the gumline. Learn more about gumline cavities here.
  • Watch Out for These Signs of a Cavity

  • Cavity Prevention

    Pit and fissure cavity prevention can start right at home. Make sure to brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each session.
  • Saliva and Chewing Gum — The Benefits to Oral Health

  • What Does A Cavity Feel Like?

  • How to Prevent Cavities When You Have a Sweet Tooth

  • What are Cavities?

  • Bottled Water and Fluoride

  • Adults and Fluoride

  • What is Fluoride?

  • What Is Tooth Enamel?

  • The Truth About Premolars

  • Molars 101: Caring For Your Mouth's Workhorses

  • Primary Molars Coming In? How To Help Your Child Through It

    Molars coming in at this age might feel like a bigger hurdle in your child’s oral development. Luckily, there are things you can do to help them.
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  • What Are the Different Parts of a Tooth?

  • What Is A Central Incisor?

    When you flash a wide grin, the type of tooth that is front-and-center is the central incisor. Central incisors are the two upper and lower teeth at the very front of the mouth. On either side of them are the lateral incisors, making eight incisors in total in the adult dentition. Due to their position, incisors are the most noticeable teeth in the mouth, and they have various functions other than being the star of your smile.
  • Trimethylaminuria And The Fishy Odor

    Bad breath, or "mabahong hininga" may be caused by a genetic condition known as trimethylaminuria. Find out more about the causes of trimethylaminuria, treatment, and more.
  • 5 Surprising Causes for Bad Breath in Children and What You Can Do About It

    A toothbrush doesn't always cure bad breath in children. Here are five other surprising causes to consider.
  • Trouble With Tonsil Stones and Bad Breath

  • How To Cure Bad Breath

  • What Causes Halitosis?

  • Bad Breath and Its Relationship to Oral and Systemic Diseases

  • Bad Breath 101

  • Using A Tongue Cleaner For A Cleaner Mouth

  • How To Prevent Bad Breath If You're An Older Adult

    Bad breath can be a problem for anyone. However, older adults are more prone to bad breath due to a number of dental conditions. Find out more, here.
  • Bad Breath From Stomach? What It Means And How To Deal

  • The Best Mouthwash For Bad Breath: 3 Things To Look For

    Mouthwashes fall into one of two categories: therapeutic or cosmetic. Click here to understand more.
  • 5 Foods That Zap Bad Breath Fast

    Are you suffering from bad breath? If you are, here are 5 natural bad breath remedies to brighten your day.
  • Five Surprising Reasons for Bad Breath in Children

  • Keys to Controlling Bad Breath

  • Chronic Halitosis: Causes and Cures

  • Effective Home Remedies For Bad Breath

  • What Causes Bad Breath?

  • Diabetes & Other Endocrine Disorders

  • HIV/AIDs & STDs

  • Developmental Disabilities

  • Tooth Sensitivity

  • Tooth Removal

  • Cleft Lip/Palate

  • Adult Oral Care

  • Kidney Disease

  • Heart Disease

  • Dental Visits

  • Immune Disorders

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Tooth Fairy

  • Cancer

  • Wisdom Teeth

  • Oral Care During Pregnancy

  • Respiratory Conditions

  • Anorexia/Bulimia

  • X-Rays

  • Early Orthodontics

  • Veneers

  • Sealants

  • Teeth Whitening

  • Anesthesia

  • Nutrition & Oral Health

  • Plaque & Tartar

  • Selecting Dental Products

  • Cracked Tooth Syndrome

  • Dental Emergencies & Sports Safety

  • Teen Oral Care

  • Temporomandibular Disorder

  • Bonding

  • Cavities

  • Dentures

  • Fillings

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