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By Timberlake Dental curated from BBC News Scotland- Image Courtesy of Flickr - crimfants
“A scheme to encourage nursery children to brush their teeth has saved more than £6m in dental costs, according to a new study…”See full article on BBC News Scotland
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The study discussed in the article is about Scottish nurses who have been supervising toothbrushing by nursery school age children. The early training in good oral hygiene was very successful, saving millions of pounds in dental costs.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dentist, Denton, TX
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Some Claim Oil Swishing Provides Oral Health Benefits
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today- Image Courtesy of Flickr - Veganbaking.ne
“Oil may be beneficial to your health, according to some people…”See full article on Dentistry Today
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This article is by no means reporting the results of a scientific study, but it does introduce an interesting use for coconut oil, which has gained popularity for many uses over the last few years. Apparently some people are swishing it in the mouth for 20 minutes to aid in removing bacteria from the teeth and gums. This also, some say, is helpful in other ways.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dentist, Denton, TX
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Tea May Thwart Dental Issues
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today- Image Courtesy of Flickr - ransomtech
“It may be a good thing to drink more tea…”See full article on Dentistry Today
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If you are a tea lover, as many of us are in Texas, this is good news. Research, according to this article, indicates that drinking tea (around 3 cups a day) reduces the amount of bacteria on your teeth. Drink up!Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dental Implants and General Dentistry, Denton, TX
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Sugars And Tooth Decay
Thursday, November 14th, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone- Image Courtesy of Flickr - stringy
“…sugars come in many forms and in a variety of foods…..”See full article on Marielaina Perrone
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This is an informative article on the different types of sugar and how they interact with your teeth leading to tooth decay. The four types of sugar covered are sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, and maltose.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Sedation Dentist, Denton, TX
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The Pomegranate – for Preserving Oral Health
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Life Extension- Image Courtesy of Flickr - david real 1
“Emerging research suggests that pomegranate holds promise in promoting optimal dental health…”See full article on Life Extension
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This article describes some surprising benefits of eating pomegranates or using them in mouth rinses. Reasearch has indicated that pomegranate juice retards the growth of dental plaque and can even aid in improving the health status of gum tissue. The article also highlights the advantages of pomegranates for protecting the skin and ensuring liver vitality.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dentist, Denton, TX
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What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone- Image Courtesy of Flickr - tarale
“Wisdom teeth or third molars generally erupt into the mouth between the ages of 17 and 25….”See full article on Marielaina Perrone
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Wisdom teeth are the third and sometimes fourth row of molars that can appear at the rear of each row of teeth. They generally come in without sufficient room for them, so can cause a number of problems if not removed. Patients between 17 and 25 years of age will commonly need wisdon tooth extraction. This article describes what you can expect from the removal of these molars by your dentist, as well as symptoms you may want to watch out of for if complications occur.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dentist, Denton, TX
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Oral Bacteria Leave Mark Inside Mouth
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today- Image Courtesy of Flickr - Microbe World
“There may be a new way to distinguish a person’s identity…”See full article on Dentistry Today
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This article relates the results of a study on mouth bacteria. It turns out that there are 400 different species of them (or probably more as new studies come out). They are distinct enough that the scientists predict that they can be used to distinguish different ethnicities, based strictly on the bacteria types.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Sedation Dentist, Denton, TX
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Help! I Have Tooth Sensitivity
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
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By Timberlake Dental curated from Silver Screen Dental- Image Courtesy of Flickr - by Phoney Nickle
“Sensitive teeth can make drinking your morning coffee or eating an ice cream cone a distressing experience…”See full article on Silver Screen Dental
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This is a helpful article on tooth sensitivity by an Austin Dental Clinic. The article contains simple tips you can use to reduce or at least stall the onset of toothe sensitivity, which often gets more pronounced as we age. Morning coffee, by the way, can create a problem with tooth sensitivity.Dr. Rodney D. Chowning, DDS, Dentist, Denton, TX
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