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The Legend of the Tooth Fairy: The Origins of the Tooth-Snatching-Money-Dropping Fairy Mouse

But where did this tooth fairy come from?  The answer may surprise you.  The Folkloric Origins of the Tooth Fairy Losing teeth is not a new phenomenon. Human beings have been losing their chompers for centuries. And yet, it has mostly been in the 20th and 21st century that kids have known about the mysterious

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The Oral Irrigator: Sixty Years of History and How It Helps Your Oral Health

The key element for good oral health is good and consistent habits. It’s why smart oral hygiene campaigns start by targeting children when they are in elementary-school age. Forming good habits early goes a long way. Brushing well one day a week won’t do a whole lot. Brushing effectively every day will prove the best

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Teeth Health Tips: The Worst Foods for Your Teeth & Cavities 

Most people might not think too much about their teeth. That is, of course, until something goes wrong. Then suddenly their chompers/gnashers/fangs/food smashers have their undivided attention. For many, it is not until we feel that pang or sting of pain that we stop and analyze the problem. By the time we feel pain, however,

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Deep Digging for Wisdom Teeth: Why We Have Them and Today’s Extractions

A rite of passage. A horror story we all share. The well-known surgery, the swollen cheeks, the proceeding soup and jello eating for several days. For many young adults, the removal of these pesky teeth is simply standard operating procedure. For our ancestors, these large teeth were very valuable assets. In the modern-day, we think

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