Eating Disorders Versus Oral Health

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WHEN WE THINK of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think of the psychological toll and life-threatening malnutrition. However, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia can also be very hard on the oral health of those who struggle with them. Healthy teeth and gums require a variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in addition to regular brushing and flossing, so not eating well or enough is a serious problem.

What to Know About AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss for people over 50.

How to Train a Flossing Pro

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FLOSSING DAILY IS such an important part of maintaining good oral health and hygiene in between dental visits. The best way to ensure that kids make flossing a part of their day is to teach them how! Here are a few tips parents should bear in mind when teaching their children how to floss.

Lip and Tongue Ties

DID YOU KNOW that it is possible to be tongue-tied in the medical sense? That’s…

About Lip and Tongue-Ties

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Tongue-tie can be defined as a structural abnormality of the lingual frenum. When the frenum is normal, it is elastic and does not interfere with the movements of the tongue in sucking, eating, clearing food off the teeth in preparation for swallowing and, of course, in speech. When it is short, thick, tight, or broad,it has an adverse effect on oromuscular function, feeding, and speech.