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    <description>Focus: implantology, dentures from the practice's own dental laboratory, prophylaxis, holistic dentistry and the treatment of anxious patients.</description>
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      <title>Turmeric for teeth?</title>
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      <description>Curcumin has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. How turmeric is used for the teeth — and when supplements should be avoided.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The relationship between diabetes and dentistry</title>
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      <description>Raised blood sugar reduces saliva, slows healing and feeds bacteria. What people with diabetes should tell their dentist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to pack a lunch that is good for the mouth</title>
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      <description>Swap the cereal bar, skip the fizzy drink, add fibre, nuts, water and cheese — six practical changes to a child's lunchbox.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brushing before or after breakfast?</title>
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      <description>Why brushing before breakfast protects the enamel, and why you should wait 30 to 60 minutes after an acidic meal.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Getting the best treatment to correct your smile</title>
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      <description>What a smile makeover involves and which cosmetic solutions exist for missing teeth, alignment problems and a gummy smile.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What does a paediatric dentist do?</title>
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      <description>From infants to young adults: the services of paediatric dentistry, what happens at the first visit and why milk teeth matter.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Four common oral hygiene mistakes</title>
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      <description>Brushing too fast, the wrong brush, skipping floss and drinking too little water — four habits that undermine dental care.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How dental health affects general health</title>
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      <description>Diabetes, Alzheimer's, pneumonia, HIV: the conditions linked to oral health, and six ways to protect your teeth.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How a child's oral habits affect the permanent teeth</title>
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      <description>Bottle decay, thumb-sucking, losing a milk tooth too early: five habits that shape how the permanent teeth come through.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Causes of crooked teeth and treatment options</title>
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      <description>Why our jaws have grown smaller, which habits contribute, and the four kinds of brace used to straighten teeth.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Five things that can happen with a partial denture</title>
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      <description>Sore gums, slurred speech, a change in taste, dietary limits and cleaning — what to expect and what to do about each.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dental myths and widespread legends</title>
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      <description>Harder brushing cleans better, bleeding gums are normal, no pain means no dentist: nine beliefs that cost teeth.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Healthy dental care during pregnancy</title>
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      <description>Brushing, fluoride, mouthwash, water and diet — and why the dentist needs to know you are pregnant and what you are taking.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fluoride treatments: not just for children</title>
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      <description>Dry mouth, receding gums, crowns and braces all raise the risk of decay. Six reasons adults benefit from fluoride too.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Five simple ways to tackle dental anxiety</title>
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      <description>Talking to the dentist, meditation, distraction, pain relief and conditioning — five approaches that make appointments easier.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Causes of tooth sensitivity and how to treat it</title>
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      <description>Acidic food, whitening pastes, receding gums and grinding. What you can do at home and what a dentist can do.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bad breath: causes, symptoms and diagnosis</title>
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      <description>Around 30% of people are affected. Where the smell comes from, how to check it yourself and how a dentist measures it.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to care for porcelain veneers</title>
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      <description>Which toothpaste to avoid, why grinding and alcohol matter, and when a mouthguard makes sense — eight rules for lasting veneers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Some of the most common causes of toothache</title>
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      <description>Decay, periodontitis, impacted teeth, trauma and a faulty bite — the five most frequent reasons and what can be done about them.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to get rid of a mouth ulcer</title>
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      <description>Symptoms, possible triggers and what helps — from bicarbonate rinses to over-the-counter gels, and when to see a dentist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sensitive teeth: causes, symptoms and treatment</title>
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      <description>Between 10 and 30% of people have sensitive teeth. What causes it, which symptoms to watch for and what helps.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aftercare for dental implants</title>
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      <description>Soft brush, no abrasives, no smoking or alcohol, and which foods to avoid while an implant heals over about six months.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What is scaling and polishing?</title>
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      <description>Plaque that is left mineralises into tartar, which no toothbrush removes. What happens during scaling and polishing, and what it cannot replace.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dental options for treating gum disease</title>
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      <description>Gum disease often causes no pain, which is why it is found late. What the dentist asks, what they look for and what they can do.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to stop your gums bleeding when you brush</title>
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      <description>Healthy gums do not bleed. Six simple steps for daily care that reduce the risk — from brushing angle to cleaning the tongue.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What dental floss is and how to use it</title>
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      <description>Step-by-step technique for flossing, how often to do it, and what bleeding gums after a few days can mean.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:26:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?</title>
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      <description>One adult in two over 30 is affected. The causes, the stages from gingivitis to periodontitis, and the nine warning signs.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Quitting smoking for whiter teeth</title>
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      <description>Smoking discolours teeth and damages enamel because it reduces saliva. What helps, and why smokers benefit from professional cleaning.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Root canal treatment: the essentials</title>
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      <description>How a root canal treatment proceeds, how long it takes, and when an apicoectomy is the last option for saving the tooth.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How do I brush my teeth properly?</title>
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      <description>Two minutes, twice a day, a soft brush and plain fluoride toothpaste — plus the technique that reaches every surface.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why does my dentist want me to stop smoking?</title>
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      <description>Smokers have twice the risk of gum disease, and treatment works less well. The good news: the effects begin to reverse almost at once.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What your tongue can tell you about your health</title>
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      <description>White coating, red patches, sore spots: what the appearance of your tongue can reveal about your dental and general health.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How often should I change my toothbrush?</title>
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      <description>Every three months, and after a cold. Why worn bristles clean less well and what to look for when buying dental products.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How stress and dental health are connected</title>
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      <description>Cortisol weakens the immune system, stress leads to grinding and worse habits. How the circle can be broken.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ways to reduce dental anxiety</title>
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      <description>Symptoms of dental anxiety and practical ways to make an appointment easier — from a raised hand to headphones to sedation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is my gingivitis common?</title>
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      <description>55% of people have bleeding gums. Why how common it is does not matter, and where gingivitis sits on the way to periodontitis.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Can diabetes cause mouth ulcers and other problems?</title>
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      <description>The link runs both ways: diabetes raises the risk of gum disease by 300%, and gum disease makes blood sugar harder to control.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>You are pregnant, so smile</title>
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      <description>Morning sickness, pregnancy gingivitis and cravings — what to expect for your teeth over the next nine months.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How does a brace work?</title>
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      <description>What a fixed brace is made of, how long it is worn, why the retainer matters, and how a brace affects confidence.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Everything about tartar</title>
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      <description>How tartar forms from plaque, the two types, how to recognise it yourself and why leaving it is a bad idea — for implants too.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>When does tooth whitening become unhealthy?</title>
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      <description>How whitening was discovered by accident, which methods exist, why not more than once a year, and why home remedies are a bad idea.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The causes of gingivitis</title>
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      <description>About 85% of adults have inflamed gums, many without knowing. How gingivitis differs from periodontitis and when to see a dentist.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:04:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wisdom tooth removal</title>
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      <description>What wisdom teeth are, when they have to come out, how the procedure works, what the risks are and how to prepare.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:55:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Treatment for anxious patients</title>
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      <description>About one person in five has a genuine dental phobia. Where it comes from, when it becomes one, and how a first conversation without treatment helps.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:18:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How does tooth decay form?</title>
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      <description>Only about one adult in a hundred is free of decay. How plaque becomes acid, which symptoms appear at which stage, and where decay strikes first.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Five tips for caring for an electric toothbrush</title>
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      <description>Rinse the head, replace it every three months, let it dry upright, disinfect it now and then, and charge the battery properly.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 10:27:24 GMT</pubDate>
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