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You can also use desensitizing toothpaste or ask your dentist for fluoride prescription products, such as rinses or toothpaste, said Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the Stony Brook University School of... 0.900

👤 Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd 📋 News Article 🏷️ Advice , Dental Health , Tooth Sensitivity

Simplified: Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, dean of the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, suggests using desensitizing toothpaste or asking a dentist for fl...

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Periodontal disease can cause the gum tissue, which normally fits snugly around your teeth, to pull away, exposing the root underneath. 0.950

👤 The author 📋 News Article 🏷️ Gum Health , Dental Health , Periodontal Disease

Simplified: Periodontal disease can cause gum tissue to pull away from teeth, exposing the root.

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People whose gums bleed tend to avoid flossing and brushing near their gums, but that’s a mistake. 0.850

👤 The author 📋 News Article 🏷️ Behavior , Dental Health

Simplified: People with bleeding gums often mistakenly avoid flossing and brushing near their gums.

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If you’re using a manual one, opt for soft bristles, because harder ones can abrade your gums, said Dr. Esteban Garza, a dentist in Houston. 0.900

👤 Dr. Esteban Garza 📋 News Article 🏷️ Advice , Dental Health , Toothbrushes

Simplified: Dr. Esteban Garza, a Houston dentist, advises using soft bristles for manual toothbrushes because hard bristles can abrade gums.

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Then move the toothbrush gently back and forth in short strokes. 0.900

👤 The author 📋 News Article 🏷️ Advice , Dental Health , Oral Hygiene

Simplified: Move the toothbrush gently back and forth in short strokes after positioning it at the gumline.

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Gingivitis is caused by a buildup of plaque at the gumline. 0.950

👤 The author 📋 News Article 🏷️ Gingivitis , Plaque , Dental Health

Simplified: Plaque buildup at the gumline causes gingivitis.

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Both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective. 0.900

👤 The author 📋 News Article 🏷️ Dental Health , Toothbrushes

Simplified: Both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective for oral hygiene.

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The American Dental Association recommends that you brush twice a day for two minutes and floss once a day. 0.950

👤 American Dental Association 📋 News Article 🏷️ Recommendations , Dental Health , Oral Hygiene

Simplified: The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice daily for two minutes and flossing once daily.

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It is “absolutely not normal” for your gums to bleed, Hewlett said. 0.900

👤 Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett 📋 News Article 🏷️ Symptoms , Dental Health

Simplified: Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett stated that bleeding gums are "absolutely not normal."

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