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It's an exciting moment when a parent notices that first tooth peeking through in a baby's mouth. What many parents don't realize is that long before the tooth arrives, they should be working diligently to keep their baby's mouth clean. And by the time little one celebrates birthday number one, a visit to the dentist is in order.

Brushing teeth regularly not only provides protection against tooth decay but can also help reduce an individual’s chances of developing heart disease, a new study has revealed. In recent years, some studies indicated a link between gum disease and an increased likelihood of suffering from heart disease or a stroke, but they were failed to explain the connection.

Dental caries is one of the most common of all disorders. It usually occurs in children and young adults but can affect any person. It is a common cause of tooth loss in younger people.

Low-income children are especially at risk of serious dental disease because parents so often have no insurance. Tooth decay is children's worst chronic health problem, a "hidden epidemic," according to the Dental Health Foundation's 2006 " California Smile Survey."

Once the researchers took other things into account – such as how often a child's teeth were brushed, and family income – they found that parental smoking did not affect cavities in the 3-year-olds. However, a 5-year-old with at least one smoking parent was more than 3 times as likely to have cavities as a 5-year-old whose parents didn't smoke.

Most people don't think about toothaches until they actually get one, and then they will do just about anything to get ride of the toothache. So be prepared for coming toothache (better not coming).

Fruit juices and smoothies can be as acidic as fizzy drinks and if consumed regularly can contribute to erosion of tooth enamel. Dentists advise that it is best to brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste before drinking fruit juice as this helps strengthen the enamel against the corrosive effect of the acidic juice.

Fruit juices and smoothies can be as acidic as fizzy drinks and if consumed regularly can contribute to erosion of tooth enamel. Dentists advise that it is best to brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste before drinking fruit juice as this helps strengthen the enamel against the corrosive effect of the acidic juice.

An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissues around or beneath it. A bacterial infection or gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) may cause the bone surrounding the tooth to dissolve and an abscess to form. Not surprisingly, abscessed teeth are usually very painful. You may feel a shooting or throbbing pain every time you bite or chew.

If you want a beaming smile but your all important brushing and flossing still leaves you frowning, take advice from Chief Dental Officer, Barry Cockcroft, on keeping your teeth and gums healthy.