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If you read any dental FAQ, you will find that relatively little amount of it is dealt with proper brushing and flossing techniques. It is usually mentioned that you need to have proper technique, but then no advice is given, it is always assumed that people know how to brush and floss; after all, it’s not that difficult a thing. The truth is that it is not a difficult thing, but you still need to be taught how to do it. So here we go, my take on proper brushing and flossing techniques.

A relatively new beverage, energy drinks are all the rage nowadays. You can see people, especially in Europe, where the soft drinks are more heavily controlled and regulated, walking down the street slurping cans of Monsters and Red Bulls early in the morning on their way to work. The main ingredients in these drinks are sugar, caffeine, and a little known stimulant called taurine. Taurine is indeed a synthetic stimulant, much like caffeine, that has some macabre origins. Taurine is derived from bull testicles, and the original formula was rife with gonad liquids of said animal, hence the name of the first energy drink: red bull.

Scientists may have uncovered a method of treating tooth sensitivity which will make tooth sensitivity a thing of the past. The method is inspired by nature, and revolves around a 100 percent natural substance, one that is produced by mussels to anchor themselves against the face of rocks. Scientists have observed that these mussels remain on the surface of the rocks regardless of how strong the tide and the force of the waves are. The substance also plays a role in the self healing nature of mussels, something that has been coveted by humanity for a very long time.

Eating foods that are high in calcium is generally considered to be good for you, as your body uses up calcium and magnesium, and your bones and teeth need their calcium replenished every so often. But it turns out that consuming foods that are high in calcium may actually help prevent the formation of cavities, a process known as cavitation. A recent study released in the April/May issue of General Dentistry goes into the details of the link between dairy products and the prevention of cavities.

I think we have all had the unpleasant experience of saying no to some of our favorite foods, spices, fish meals because of the fear of halitosis or bad breath. Most of us keep gum with us at all times, especially if we are on a date or about to meet someone special. But is that really the only solution?