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  • Teeth

    Great Looking teeth! Thanks to fluoride in toothpaste and drinking water, better nutrition and improved dental care, Americans' teeth are healthier than ever. But that doesn't mean you can neglect...

  • How to Get Whiter Teeth

    Limit your intake of certain foods and beverages that cause staining. Some of these include berries, soy sauce, curry, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, coffee, tea, soda and fruit juices.

  • About False Teeth

    False teeth, commonly referred to as dentures, are a substitute for lost or missing teeth. Dentists recommend false teeth only as a last resort when natural teeth cannot be saved. Dentures can be c...

  • How Are Teeth Implants Done?

    ...ctly into the jawbone of its recipient. Teeth implanting procedures are typically performed on a patient who has experienced tooth loss due to injury, or is suffering from conditions that underm...

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Food for Thought

Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat

...e has a crunch you can really sink your teeth into! And Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat contains wholesome whole gra...

Calories: 190     Fat: 1.5g     Cholesterol:     Sodium: 70mg     Total Carbohydrates: 43g     Fiber: 4g     Sugars: 12g     Protein: 5g     Vitamin C: 0%    

Papa John's Original Crust Pizza - The Works

Sink your teeth into this pizza loaded with a mouthwatering combination of pepperoni, ham, spicy Italian sausage, fre...

Calories: 230     Fat: 8     Cholesterol: 15mg     Sodium: 620mg     Total Carbohydrates: 28g     Fiber: 2g     Sugars: 4g     Protein: 10g     Vitamin C: 8%    

Related Exercises and Activities

Brushing Teeth

Brushing your teeth should be an integral part of your daily oral hygiene. If you choose to track activities like...

Personal Care (grooming)

...rooming may include showering, brushing teeth, combing hair, applying makeup and tweezing eyebrows. These activit...

Vitamins

  • Labrador tea

    Labrador tea is a small, aromatic shrub with a narrow, leathery leaf. It is also known as Hudson Bay tea and is used ...

  • Bloodroot

    Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) has been used historically by some Native American tribes as a medicinal agent to ...

  • Agave

    ... hard, rigid leaves often with marginal teeth and usually with a sharp spine and flower spikes. There are over 200...

  • Lime

    "Lime" refers to many different citrus fruits that are usually round, green or yellow. They are about 3-6cm wide and ...

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Conversations On Teeth

  • Transparent Teeth!


    • Posted On August 15, 2008 08:22:02 AM

      Okay, so I recently noticed that my teeth are becoming transparent and I was wondering if any of you had experience with this. This past year I have relapsed a little bit back into anorexia and am... Read More

    • Posted On August 15, 2008 02:08:16 PM

      ...k03]Okay, so I recently noticed that my teeth are becoming transparent and I was wondering if any of you had experience with this. Iam a recovering Mia (with Ana tendencies) and my 2 front teet... Read More

  • Eating enough after teeth out


    • Posted On August 13, 2008 09:47:24 PM

      I got my wisdom teeth out today, and didn't really feel like eating anything till around 6, even though my mom said I had to. So far today, I've eaten about 600 calories, my goal is set at 1400 n s... Read More

    • Posted On August 13, 2008 11:03:19 PM

      ...ahahahha oh good times! i got my wisdom teeth out last summer! Duh! loosing weight is the + side of it! i rememeber i lost like 7 pounds. all i ate was vanilla pudding a mashed potatoes. Read More

  • When do you brush your teeth?


    • Posted On January 15, 2009 11:32:01 AM

      ...m going to assume that we all brush our teeth at least once in the evening before bed. I'm talking about those of us that work out in the morning. Do you brush before you eat and exercise? Be... Read More

    • Posted On January 15, 2009 11:45:38 AM

      [color=#400080:1ncvx7yj]I brush my teeth as soon as I get up. I don't see how anyone can wake up and not brush their teeth. Then I brush after breakfast or coffee and then again before bed. Lately ... Read More

  • 12 teeth taken out


    • Posted On January 22, 2009 01:39:12 PM

      so, today my daughter had to have 12 teeth taken out, I felt so stressed for her! She looked so sad as she came to from her operation... I in the mean while ate my way through the stress! Read More

    • Posted On January 22, 2009 01:43:04 PM

      How is she gonna eat until her grown up teeth come in? A straw?? Poor thing! Let her eat plenty of ice cream! Read More

  • Teeth and Bulimia


    • Posted On December 16, 2007 01:30:34 PM

      ... quite scared... Has anyone else had teeth problems due to bulimia?? The bit where your teeth meets your gums - thats where it is really painful when i drink cold water or eat acidic food. I... Read More

    • Posted On December 16, 2007 04:38:29 PM

      ...ultiple times a day, you would think my teeth would be completely ruined. I guess I am lucky this hasn't happened - in fact, not one dentist has ever asked me if I was bulimic...In the past few... Read More

  • wisdom teeth!


    • Posted On July 9, 2008 10:46:38 PM

      ...lo y'all, So I'll be getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow, and I would like some suggestions for nourishing, healthy, and "safe" soft foods to eat (meaning: not ice cream, nothing... Read More

    • Posted On July 9, 2008 10:51:25 PM

      If you can make some homemade soup, that would work and there are some yummy organic soups out there. They're healthy and the broth based ones are pretty low in calorie. They do tend to be on the p... Read More

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Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work?

Brushing your teeth regularly is a great habit to start. I'm sure you brush in the morning and before bed at night, but what about when you're on the job? Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work? Yes, I always brush after all snacks and meals. Sometimes, when I...

The Leaning Tower Of Teeth

Chinese dentist Yu Qian has a novel way to remind his patients that they need to brush their teeth three times a day. You see, over his 15 years of dentistry, he’s had to yank a lot of teeth. Out of his estimated 100,000 customers, he’s...

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