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For the sake of your oral hygiene, it's important to keep your toothbrush clean. Many people deep clean toothbrushes with disinfectants, but this is actually unnecessary. | Clean Toothbrushes |
If you have ever been to the dentist, you've been given a lecture on how important flossing is. Without flossing, you put yourself at risk for gum damage. | Choose Dental Floss |
Taking good care of your teeth will help you live a long, healthy, pain-free life. In order to keep your teeth healthy, it is important to develop a good dental care routine early in life and maintain your teeth as you get older. | Care for Your Teeth |
Braces are applied to teeth to align and straighten them. [1] These devices correct the position of teeth, improve your smile’s appearance, keep your mouth healthy and improve speech — so wearing them is well worth it. | Brush Your Teeth With Braces On |
A tongue cleaner is a dental aid that helps to remove excess bacteria, leftover food particles, and mucus from a person’s tongue. Because your tongue is a prime spot for growing bacteria, it is important to establish a regimen of tongue cleaning . | Choose a Tongue Cleaner |
Whether you are hoping to avoid a trip to the store or trying to eliminate industrial additives from your hygiene regimen, you'll be pleased to learn that there are many safe and easy alternatives to commercial toothpaste. | Brush Teeth Without Toothpaste |
If you left on a trip and forgot to pack a toothbrush, or arrived at work or school without brushing your teeth, you can still get clean teeth with a little resourcefulness. | Brush Your Teeth Without a Toothbrush |
Your toothpaste choice is important for your dental health. You should definitely look for a few essential things when it comes to your toothpaste; however, it mostly comes down to your personal preference or medical needs. | Choose a Toothpaste |
A toothbrush is an important tool to keep your mouth clean. It's important that you pick a toothbrush that's safe and easy to use. Pick one that's the right size for your mouth and that you can comfortably handle and make sure the bristles are not hard. | Choose a Toothbrush |
Whether you don't like the flavor of commercial toothpaste, or are looking for little ways to cut expenses , making toothpaste can be a fun project for anyone who's into making their own stuff. | Make Toothpaste |
Having white teeth is a sign of good health and personal hygiene, and is also essential for a lovely smile. If your teeth aren't as white as you'd like them to be, there are some things you can try at home for a whiter smile. | Get Whiter Teeth at Home |
As you get older, it is important to continue to care properly for your teeth. This includes getting proper dental care and practicing good dental hygiene at home. | Maintain Healthy Teeth As You Age |
Flossing daily removes plaque and other debris that brushing alone does not reach. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chances of keeping your teeth for a lifetime and reduce your risk of developing gum problems. | Floss |
Yellow teeth are a common complaint of many nicotine users. These stains can be embarrassing, and can cause you to suffer from a lack of confidence. | Fix Nicotine Stained Teeth |
When possible, leave an intact blister as is – do not pop it. [1] If you’re already dealing with an open blister, it’s important to keep it clean to prevent infection. | Treat Open Blisters |
Ouch! Did you touch something that burned and blistered your finger? Blisters and red skin indicate a second-degree burn. This can be very painful and lead to complications if not properly treated. | Treat a Blistering Burn on Your Finger |
Brushing your teeth is not just for a whiter smile and fresher breath, it's critical for your overall health. [1] When you brush, you remove plaque — a thin film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth and will create cavities, gum disease, and if you ignore it long enough, will cause your teeth to fall out! | Brush Your Teeth |
Having your wisdom teeth removed by a dentist or oral surgeon requires thorough post-operative care to ensure a full and speedy recovery. If you don't clean your teeth and mouth properly, you could end up with an infection or painful inflammation known as "dry socket" (alveolar osteitis). | Clean Your Teeth After Wisdom Teeth Removal |
Healthy gums are firm to the touch and a light pink. If your gums are swollen, red, or bleeding, that means you're having issues. However, brushing properly, flossing regularly, and doing things to keep your gums healthy will protect your gums and make them healthier overall. | Avoid Hurting Your Gums |
Blisters are small bubbles or pockets of fluid in the upper layers of skin. Blister burns generally are caused from a second degree burn to the skin. | Treat a Blister Burn |
Typical causes of blisters on the feet include friction and pressure from wearing the wrong kind or size of shoes, from damp socks or skin, and from intense activity. | Prevent Foot Blisters |
If you've ever broken in a pair of shoes or worked in the garden, you're probably familiar with getting blisters. Blisters are small bubbles or pockets of fluid caught within the upper layers of skin. | Treat an Infected Blister |
Blisters are fluid-filled sacs that appear on the skin as a result of friction. You may get them on your feet after walking around in shoes that are too tight, or on your hands after spending a day shoveling in the garden. | Treat a Blister |
Blisters can occur anywhere the skin is irritated by something, such as clothing, shoes, gloves, temperature, irritants, or anything that rubs against the skin. | Relieve Blister Pain |
Water warts are caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). Many people who come in contact with the virus have immunity against it, and do not develop any growths. | Treat Embarrassing Water Warts |
Blood blisters (or hemorrhagic blisters) occur when skin is rubbed, pinched, or bruised, separating layers of the skin; damage to nearby blood vessels cause the space between the layers to fill with fluid. | Prevent a Blood Blister |
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). [1] The disease can manifest itself in small, cauliflower-type bumps on your genital area or present no symptoms at all. | Treat Genital Warts in Women |
Warts can be an embarrassing and distressing problem, especially if they can be seen by other people. They are very common and are not a major health issue, unless they keep coming back. | Remove Warts Naturally Using Garlic |
Warts will usually go away on their own. If they are in a visible place, such as the face, most people will want to speed up the process. This wikiHow will show you a few ways to get rid of facial warts. | Remove Facial Warts |
Plantar warts can be painful, annoying and embarrassing, so knowing how to treat warts on your feet can alleviate pain, discomfort and the social stigma that come along with the condition. | Treat Warts on Your Feet |
Flat warts are small growths on the surface of the skin. They are usually pink, yellow, or light brown. These warts are caused certain strains of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and are contagious. | Remove Flat Warts |
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses, of which about 60% cause warts on the hands or feet and 40% are sexually transmitted and may cause warts in areas of sexual contact. | Remove an HPV Wart Using TCA |
Warts are unsightly, unpleasant, and, unfortunately, all-too-common. One of the best-known home remedies for treating warts (especially plantar warts ) is everyday grey duct tape. | Remove a Wart With Duct Tape |
Warts are benign (non-cancerous) skin growths that grow on hands and most other parts of the body, including the face, feet and genitalia. Regardless of where they grow, they're caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which invades the skin through small cuts and abrasions. | Get Rid of Warts on Hands |
A wart is a skin growth that is caused by a benign virus in the top layer of your skin. Warts are typically not a cause for concern, but they can be irritating. | Remove a Wart Using Epsom Salts or Daffodils |
Genital warts are growths or bumps that can be found on the genital area of both men and women. This STI is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact or unprotected sexual intercourse with someone who has genital warts. | Recognize Genital Warts |
Genital warts are growths in the genital area, anus, and even mouth and throat that are caused by a sexually transmitted virus, the human papilloma virus or HPV, a virus with many strains. | Prevent the Spread of Genital Warts |
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can come in many sizes, colors, and shapes. They can appear anywhere on your body but are often found on your feet, face, and hands. | Get Rid of Warts on Fingers |
Genital warts are caused by a contagious sexually transmitted virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). It is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. | Get Rid of Genital Warts |
Gangrene is when tissue dies off because of a lack of blood flow or due to an infection. You can get gangrene anywhere on your body, but you're particularly susceptible on your feet and sometimes your hands. | Prevent Gangrene |
Guinea worm disease is a painful and sometimes debilitating infection that affects impoverished countries around the world. Travelers to areas where safe drinking water is unavailable should take steps to prevent contracting the disease. | Prevent Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis) |
Confusion is the lack of ability to think with the clarity or quickness with which you can normally think. [1] Confusion may have a sudden onset or it may come gradually over a period of time, and usually results in feeling lost or disoriented, unable to concentrate, unable to remember, and incapable of making decisions. | Prevent Confusion |
While warts don't usually pose a major medical threat they can often be unpleasant and uncomfortable. [1] Warts can spread through the direct contact, or contact with someone or something that has touched the wart, so it's important to get rid of one quickly once you notice it. | Pumice a Wart |
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is spread through contact with people that carry the virus and is not the same as hoof and mouth disease often found in cattle. | Prevent Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease |
Botulism is a serious illness that occurs most often after a person has ingested food containing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Home-canned food and food that has been improperly handled may harbor this deadly bacteria. | Prevent Botulism |
Bulimia nervosa is a serious mental disorder. When someone has bulimia, they binge eat — eat until they feel sick — and then purge, often by forcing their bodies to throw up. | Prevent Bulimia |
Blocked sweat glands can result either in uncomfortable inflammation called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), or in a condition commonly known as heat rash. | Prevent Blocked Sweat Glands |
Artery blockages are common for older people, but there are things you can do to prevent this. Here you will learn how to keep your arteries free from blockage, so that you can stay strong and healthy no matter how old you are. | Prevent Artery Blockage |
Avascular necrosis (AVN), or osteonecrosis, is defined as the death of bone tissue due to a lack and loss of blood supply to a particular bone. The usual early-onset symptom is joint pain in both children and adults. | Prevent Avascular Necrosis |
Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs) to carry oxygen to all the cells and tissues of your body. Anemia can be chronic or short term and range from mild to severe. | Prevent Anemia Naturally |
Anemia is a medical condition in which healthy red blood cells dip below normal limits. Anemia prevents your body from carrying adequate oxygen to your tissues and can make you feel weak and tired. | Prevent Anemia |
When teens have to have knee surgery, they often need to have an arthroscopy. An arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that uses a small camera and small instruments to see inside a joint (the knee in this case) and fix any problems. ( | Prepare for Knee Arthroscopy Surgery (Teens) |
Choosing to have a mastectomy to prevent or treat breast cancer is a courageous and sometimes necessary action. Whether you’re relieved to get treatment or mourning the changes your body is about to go through, you can physically and emotionally prepare yourself to the best of your ability. | Prepare for a Mastectomy |
Medical professionals order blood tests for a variety of reasons. From monitoring medication levels to evaluating your results in the course of diagnosing a medical condition, blood work can be an essential component of your health care. | Prepare for a Blood Test |
Hip replacement surgery can be a great choice if your hips are failing or you are in constant pain due to a hip disorder. Getting a replacement can restore your quality of life and allow you to participate in the activities you have been forced to abandon. | Prepare for Hip Replacement Surgery |
It gets annoying when you're stuck on crutches, and you're unable to perform activities you normally do. However, this article contains tips that will make do with your condition and help you have fun, even when you can't function normally. | Play While On Crutches |
Dealing with a palate expander--whether it is yours or your child's--can be made easier with gentle modifications to diet, oral hygiene, and schedule. | Deal With a Palate Expander |
The term epilepsy covers a range of neurological disorders that can range from relatively mild to life-threatening conditions. In all the forms of epilepsy, brain neurons misfire, leading to disruptions in sensations (vision, touch, hearing, smell), changes in emotions, random muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. | Naturally Ease Symptoms of Epilepsy |
Twin block braces are removable orthodontic appliances that help to correct jaw alignment. Like all orthodontic appliances, they can be uncomfortable at first and take some getting used to. | Cope with Twin Block Braces |
It is natural for braces to cause mouth pain in the first few weeks after you get them. Usually this is because the braces are affecting blood flow or rubbing against sensitive parts of your mouth. | Deal With Brace Pain |
If you have braces on your teeth, you may also be prescribed elastic rubber bands to help with the straightening of your teeth. Rubber bands are fairly easy to put in with a little patience, but adjusting to them can take time. | Connect a Rubber Band to Your Braces |
How you prepare your child for a reflexology session depends on your child’s temperament. Most children enjoy therapeutic touch of any kind, so you are not likely to encounter serious resistance. | Prepare a Child for a Reflexology Session |
Braces can be a pain, both emotionally and physically. If you're a teen and you've just found out you're getting braces, you may feel unhappy about it. | Cope With Braces As a Teenager |
When you wear a retainer for a number of hours, plaque and bacteria build up on the appliance. This article explains how to use household products to keep your retainer clean and prevent it from smelling and looking dirty. | Clean Your Retainer |
If you have braces you may find that they rub against the insides of your cheeks or lips. Sore spots on the inside of your mouth can develop because of this, especially in the first days and weeks of you wearing braces. | Apply Dental Wax on Braces |
Also known as pernio or perniosis [1] , chilblains are swollen, inflamed, itchy red bumps you may find around your fingers, toes and even your ears. | Get Rid of Chilblains |
Antibiotics, particularly those in the penicillin and sulfa groups, are the most common cause of drug allergies. [1] Most drug allergies are usually limited to hives, swelling, and skin rashes, but some people experience rare and life-threatening reactions, called anaphylaxis. | Get Rid of a Skin Rash Caused by Antibiotic Allergy |
There are a variety of ways to clean your plastic retainer. For basic cleaning, use castile soap or a mild dishwashing detergent and a soft-bristled toothbrush. | Clean a Plastic Retainer |
Getting braces is an orthodontic treatment that requires upkeep and maintenance. To be happy with your braces, you should practice good dental hygiene, eat the right foods to prevent damaging your braces or irritating your teeth, and schedule regular appointments with your orthodontist to ensure you are on track to a perfect smile. | Be Happy with Braces |
It’s very important that people with braces maintain excellent dental hygiene. Braces can attract food and plaque, which can cause problems if you don’t brush your teeth and wash debris away. | Clean Your Braces |
Braces can be used to correct crooked teeth, overbites, and other orthodontic issues. However, braces can be painful and unsightly. There are measures you can take to reduce you risk for needing braces. | Avoid Getting Braces |
When you are out all day at school and work, you don’t want to worry about how much food will be stuck in your braces by the time you get home. There are simple, quick ways to get food out of your braces, or to avoid getting food in them altogether. | Avoid Getting Food in Your Braces |
A breast rash is the irritation and redness that usually occurs on the skin under the breasts. Breast rash may occur as a result of wearing a bra that doesn't fit well or excessive sweating below the breasts. | Get Rid of a Rash Under Breasts |
Depilatory creams are a popular method of hair removal, as they are easy to use, can remove hair from awkward spots you can't get with your razor, and the results last longer than shaving. | Get Rid of a Rash from Nair |
Chafing skin might seem like a minor problem. But, when your clothing rubs against your skin for a prolonged period of time, chafing can cause bigger problems. | Get Rid of a Rash Between Your Legs |
Also known as pruritus, itching can be caused by numerous skin conditions (such as allergies, insect bites, eczema, and poison oak rash). If left untreated, nightly itching can be a cause of a sleepless night but besides interrupting your sleep, prolonged scratching could lead to scarring and infection. | Deal With an Itch That Occurs Throughout the Night |
Rosacea is a chronic disorder that causes flare-ups of redness, blotchiness, pimples, or thickening of the skin in your face, neck, nose, ears, neck, and chest. | Exercise with Rosacea |
It's a familiar situation: You go for a nice walk in the woods and get a red itchy rash a few days later. Poison ivy is usually easy to spot, but if you're not paying attention or accidentally brush against a poisonous shrub or sumac (tree), you can get a nasty rash, which can in some cases create oozing blisters. | Dry Up Poison Ivy Rash |
Allergic reactions in the skin are common, and most of us will experience some form of allergic reaction in our lifetime. Skin reactions are known as “contact dermatitis” for true allergies or “irritant contact dermatitis” for non-allergic reactions. | Clear Skin of an Allergic Reaction |
Discoid lupus erythematosus, or DLE, is a chronic skin that causes red scaly, red lesions on various areas of the body. DLE may look similar to some other medical conditions, so it can be difficult to diagnose. | Diagnose Discoid Lupus |
Getting a rash is a common occurrence. Most of us deal with this annoyance at least once in our lives. Typically, a rash is not much more than a minor irritant, but rashes can be serious, and can also signify an underlying medical issue. | Diagnose a Rash |
When a friend feels sick and you miss them, all you want to do is make them smile but this is hard ! With these tips though everyone will feel better. | Cheer up a Friend With Chicken Pox |
Do you have poison ivy but do not want to spend money on cures? Then keep reading! | Cure Poison Ivy at Home |
Skin irritation affects almost everyone at some point in their life, whether it is a daily condition, like eczema, or a temporary pain, like bug bites and sunburn. | Calm Irritated Skin |
Bactroban (also known as Mupirocin) is an antibiotic cream or ointment designed for topical application (to the skin) for killing certain kinds of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). | Apply Bactroban |
Atopic dermatitis affects approximately 15 million people in the United States and is usually seen in babies and young children. Adults may also be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis which is considered a form of eczema . | Care for Atopic Dermatitis |
Weak tooth enamel, which can be caused by diet, dry mouth, gastrointestinal issues, and stress, leaves you susceptible to tooth problems like cavities, chipping, and sensitivity. | Strengthen Tooth Enamel |
Bleeding gums are one of the first signs of gum disease. Proper dental hygiene and nutritious diet are the cornerstones of healthy gums and teeth. If you suffer from bleeding gums, take steps to understand the underlying reason behind the condition and how to treat it. | Stop Bleeding Gums |
Are you feeling down or ashamed of your appearance because of your psoriasis? Understand that you’re not alone. Many people face body image issues with this condition, and may be struggling with their confidence and self-esteem. | Boost Your Confidence when You Have Psoriasis |
After repeated use, even ultra-soft bristles fray and become hard. At times, even a brand new toothbrush may poke your gums here and there, as bristles may be have sharpened during the factory production. | Soften a Toothbrush |
Dental bone loss occurs when the bone supporting your teeth shrinks, causing your teeth to become loose in their sockets. If bone loss is not treated, you may end up losing all your teeth because there is not enough bone left to support them. | Reverse Dental Bone Loss |
There are lots of ways to restore tooth enamel, and not all of them are based on using dental products. This wikiHow will give you lots of advice on how to restore tooth enamel. | Restore Tooth Enamel |
Your oral health is as important as any other component of your physical health. Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential for living a healthy physical life. | Save Money on Dental Treatments |
Sanitizing your toothbrush can provide an extra layer of prevention against oral infection, and spreading of communicable diseases. Keeping your toothbrush extra clean is also a good idea in cases where others may share it—though sharing a toothbrush is not a recommended practice. | Sanitize a Toothbrush |
Cold sores are small blisters that form on the lips or around the mouth as a result of the herpes simplex virus. The skin around the blisters is typically sore, red and swollen. | Prevent a Cold Sore from Forming |
Cold sores are also called fever blisters because they appear when your body is under stress — when you have a fever, for example. These sores are actually the result of a herpes simplex virus -1 (HSV-1) infection. | Tell if You Have a Cold Sore |
Your teeth are a type of tissue with a hard enamel exterior. That exterior is made of mineral components containing mostly a calcium phosphate salt with small amounts of sodium, chloride, and magnesium. | Remineralize Your Teeth Naturally |
Enamel covers and protects your teeth. When your enamel wears down you may initially experience mild discomfort or discoloration; however, over time the symptoms may become more severe and can lead to tooth erosion. | Recognize Tooth Enamel Loss |
Cold sores are painful blister-like sores that usually appear around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (predominantly the type 1 variety, but also type 2 in some cases), which can be transmitted from one person to another under certain circumstances. | Prevent Cold Sores |
Cold sores are typically a manifestation of the non-curable herpes simplex virus. If left alone, most cold sores will eventually fade away without treatment, but this can take several weeks. | Get Rid of a Cold Sore Fast |