Chew Gum for Increased Saliva Production

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Studies show that chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after you eat can help prevent cavities. The key to chewing gum’s efficacy is a actually the body’s first natural defense against oral emergencies: saliva production. It is not the gum itself that fights cavities. Rather, the act of chewing the gum increases saliva production. Saliva… Read more »

Bruxism Damages Teeth

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Do you snore or grind your teeth loudly while you sleep? If so, you may have bruxism. Bruxism is a disorder in which you heavily grind your teeth while you sleep, and it can cause many problems. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t aware of the grinding because we are, well, asleep. This can be frustrating… Read more »

Causes and Genetic Factors of Sleep Apnea

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Did you know that not all causes of sleep apnea may be environmentally induced? In many cases, sleep apnea could be the result of genetic factors that you have very little to no control over. In addition, sleep apnea also exists in two major forms, central sleep apnea, and obstructive sleep apnea, with the causes… Read more »

Exercise and Your Teeth: The Facts

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Have you ever wondered when it’s time for you to start exercising? Have you ever wanted to exercise simply because you’d like to drop a few pounds or because you want a healthier lifestyle? If so, did you know exercising properly could also help improve the health of your pearly whites? As you might already… Read more »

A Great Smile Can Be Yours with Dental Veneers

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A great smile can be yours with dental veneers. With a small procedure, your stains and cracks can be concealed and covered to make way for a much healthier looking exterior. Not only will your teeth look better, but your smile feels better too, giving you a heaping helping of self-esteem going forward. Here are… Read more »

Oral Hygiene Begins With You

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Our qualified dentist and dental team at want to help you achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. However, we can only go so far. Oral hygiene begins with you, and only goes so far as you are willing to take it. If you put in the effort, the efforts will be seen in your… Read more »

What Can You Do About Your Bad Breath?

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How often do you have to deal with bad breath? As you know, having bad breath—regardless of how often you have it—can be an embarrassing experience. However, did you know that bad breath is typically caused by bacteria or by food particles in your mouth? While removing bacteria may be your best answer, there are… Read more »

Welcome Summer with a Foreversmile Dental Cleaning and Exam

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Welcome to Foreversmiles Dentistry online, the comprehensive dental practice of Dr. Marilyn Amaral helping patients in Broward County, Florida and its neighboring communities maintain healthy, confident smiles. If you have not had a six-month dental cleaning yet this year, now is the time to come in and get your smile summer ready! According to the Academy of… Read more »