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	<title>Intelligent Dental &#187; Dental Floss &amp; Gum Health</title>
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		<title>How to Teach A Child To Floss</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/18/how-to-teach-a-child-to-floss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chzechze</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baby Teeth]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flossing is an essential part of your child’s self-care routine. Flossing prevents the buildup of plaque on and between the teeth. Plaque is a sticky yellow substance that forms on teeth after eating carbohydrates such as bread, milk, raisins, soft drinks, cakes and candy. If not removed by brushing and flossing, bacteria grows on the [...]


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		<title>How to Remove a Stuck Ring With Dental Floss</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/16/how-to-remove-a-stuck-ring-with-dental-floss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s summertime, which means that hands swell and rings get stuck on them. Don&#8217;t panic, and don&#8217;t rush to cut it off either. There are some simple things you can do to remove it safely. First, try to place your index finger gently on the stuck ring, and thumb under, then start twisting the ring [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/17/how-to-remove-dentures-that-have-been-fixed-in-with-denture-adhesive/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Remove Dentures That Have Been Fixed in With Denture Adhesive'>How to Remove Dentures That Have Been Fixed in With Denture Adhesive</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/14/how-to-remove-chewing-gum-from-dentures/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Remove Chewing Gum From Dentures'>How to Remove Chewing Gum From Dentures</a></li>
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		<title>How to Regrow Gums</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/06/how-to-regrow-gums/</link>
		<comments>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/06/how-to-regrow-gums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chzechze</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Care Gum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Floss & Gum Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gingivitis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gum Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brushing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cayenne pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hard tissue graft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peelu stick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plaque]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pockets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sensitive teeth]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.intelligentdental.com/?p=6898</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everybody loves to smile, but lately you&#8217;ve been hating it because of the state of your teeth and gums. They are a mess, especially your receding gumline. You&#8217;re absolutely certain your smile looks more like a jack-o-lantern&#8217;s grimace than a genuine expression of warmth. You don&#8217;t need to clamp your mouth shut forever, but rather [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/12/how-to-care-for-gums-teeth/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Care for Gums and Teeth'>How to Care for Gums and Teeth</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/02/27/what-is-deep-gum-and-root-cleaning/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: What is Deep Gum and Root Cleaning?'>What is Deep Gum and Root Cleaning?</a></li>
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		<title>How to Care for Braces</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/17/how-to-care-for-braces/</link>
		<comments>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/17/how-to-care-for-braces/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SH</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care Gum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Floss & Gum Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oral Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orthodontic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[braces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[care for braces]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Orthodontic patients have higher risk to develop caries as plaque can accumulate rapidly around components of braces. Therefore, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene while getting your teeth straightened. Below are some tips on how to take care your braces: Use an orthodontic toothbrush to brush your teeth. Orthodontic toothbrushes are specially designed [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/12/how-to-care-for-gums-teeth/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Care for Gums and Teeth'>How to Care for Gums and Teeth</a></li>
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		<title>How to Care for Gums and Teeth</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/12/how-to-care-for-gums-teeth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/12/how-to-care-for-gums-teeth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SH</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our gums and teeth play an important role in our daily lives. Without them, we will not be able to enjoy varieties of food or look good, thus it is very important to take care /maintain good oral hygiene. There are some important elements that we should follow in order to have good oral health: [...]


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		<title>How Does Plaque Affect the Teeth?</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/09/10/how-does-plaque-affect-the-teeth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SH</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is dental plaque? Dental plaque is a biofilm (consists of bacteria, saliva )  which is found on tooth surface. It is normally pale yellow in color and initially can be scraped/removed by tooth brushing and flossing. Is there any method available to identify dental plaque? Dental plaque can be identified by chewing plaque disclosing [...]


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		<title>What is Deep Gum and Root Cleaning?</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/02/27/what-is-deep-gum-and-root-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>suthalini</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bleeding gums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gingivitis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good oral hygiene]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deep gum cleaning consists of scaling and root planing. Gum disease (gingivitis) if untreated can progress to more serious periodontal disease (bacterial/viral proliferation which overwhelms the host immune response) causing destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth and bone loss which are irreversible in nature. A periodontal pocket forms and harbors bacteria in large amounts. [...]


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		<title>How to Take the Best Care of Your Child’s Teeth</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/11/03/how-to-take-the-best-care-of-your-child%e2%80%99s-teeth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>suthalini</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baby Teeth]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A child’s teeth start to develop before birth. Therefore, it is necessary to start caring for your child’s teeth and gums at an early age. The most important is to bring your child to the dentist when his first tooth erupts into the oral cavity, usually around 6 months of age. The dentist will be [...]


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		<title>What is the purpose of toothpaste</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/08/18/what-is-the-purpose-of-toothpaste/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever tried brushing your teeth without toothpaste? You will be surprised! Dentifrices - more commonly known as toothpaste, is a type of cleaning medium which is meant to be used together with a toothbrush to remove soft deposits on tooth surfaces. Formation of soft deposits like dental plaque is inevitable because they are produced by [...]


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		<title>Relationship between Gum Disease and Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/08/12/relationship-between-gum-disease-and-heart-disease/</link>
		<comments>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/08/12/relationship-between-gum-disease-and-heart-disease/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number one cause of mortality in the United States since 1900 continues to be heart disease. And gum disease and heart disease appear to be related, thanks to several extensive studies in the early 2000s which suggested that people with gum disease (periodontal disease) were twice as likely to also have coronary artery disease, [...]


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