Teeth anatomy designed for specific purposes

When you smile, the visible part of the tooth is called the crown. Most people refer to the crown as the "tooth", however, the crown is only one half of the tooth's anatomy. In this issue, we will discuss the anatomy of adult permanent teeth and demonstrate how the shape, size and appearance of a ...
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Do wisdom teeth make you wise?

No teeth in the mouth attract so much attention as the wisdom teeth. What are wisdom teeth and why are they referred to as "wisdom"? Are my wisdom teeth necessary? These are some of the questions that will be answered in this issue. What are wisdom teeth and why the name wisdom? Wisdom teeth are ...
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The best foods for healthy teeth and gums

You are what you eat. Also, this is true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and eat starchy or sugary foods, you're not only feeding yourself, you're also feeding the germs in your mouth that can cause tooth decay and gum disease. In this column, I will address the best foods for your ...
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The Dollar That Could National Tee Shirt Day & Dollar Day Drive

Friday 14th October 2016

Wear your support with The Dollar That Could National Tee Shirt Day & Dollar Day Drive Friday, October 14, 2016. Order your tee for $10 from the Grand Bahama Children's Home, the Humane Society of Grand Bahama or Pilot International.

For more information contact 242-352-2477. All proceeds go to The Dollar That Could powered by Bahamas Striping Group of Companies.

Treating gum disease: a pathway to saving teeth and your life

Are you aware that treating your gum disease could save your life? Periodontal diseases, also known as gum disease or periodontitis, are some of the most common infections in The Bahamas. In fact, 75 percent of Bahamian adults over the age of 40 have some form of periodontal disease. In this column, I address gum ...
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Social habits that damage your teeth

Social habits and lifestyle choices can directly damage your teeth and oral health.

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Energy drinks damage your teeth

Today, energy drinks are quite popular. They are considered an alternative to sodas, yet they, too, contain a high amount of sugar. What you may not know is that the sugar and acid content in energy drinks can cause severe damage on the enamel.

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Sands Beer Tees Up for BGF Sands Cup Gold Series

It is estimated that over 60 million people play golf in the world. Here in The Bahamas, both international professionals, residents, and tourists play on the 11 courses around the islands and enjoy this great sport that is good for your health and your heart...

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Sink your teeth into Wendy's guava donut

Whether it's a cake donut, yeast-raised donut, cruller, fritter - and glazed, jellied, dripping in chocolate, or powdered - nothing beats a donut. When it's a yeast donut it's practically sheer perfection - fluffy, sweet, soft, and airy-like. Wendy Higgs recognized all of what makes a yeast donut special, but in the back of her ...
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Sands Beer tees up for BGF Sands Cup Golf Series

It is estimated that over 60 million people play golf in the world. Here in The Bahamas, both international professionals, residents, and tourists play on the 11 courses around the islands and enjoy this great sport that is good for your health and your heart. [...]
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