Tag: oral hygiene
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Should You Gargle With Warm Salt Water Every Morning? Here’s Why Doctors Say Yes
A warm saltwater gargle supports natural wellness. Small, daily routines often make the biggest impact on maintaining health. We’re all familiar with the basics: brushing our teeth, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep. But what about gargling with warm salt water every morning? It may sound like an old wives’ tale, but many…
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7 Things That Cause Salivary Stones (And How to Prevent Them)
Salivary stones, also called Sialolithiasis, is a condition that causes benign calcified masses in the salivary glands or ducts. These mouth stones can lead to pain, cheeks and tongue inflammation, and saliva obstruction if left unaddressed. Calcium buildup in the salivary ducts occurs due to several factors, including dehydration, certain autoimmune disorders and medications, and…
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Dentists Explain 10 Causes of Halitosis (And How to Fix It)
There’s nothing worse than bad breath. Have you ever had such horrible halitosis that you can’t stand the smell of your own breath? Many conditions can cause your breath to smell foul, and there are ways to combat these issues. Did you know that many people have extreme anxiety when it comes to their breath,…