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Filling a Void

Professor's discovery offers a lifetime of cavity protection.

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State of Dentistry

Florida counties with the most licensed dentists and dental hygienists

County Dentists Hygienists
Miami-Dade 1,415 961
Broward 1,152 1,011
Palm Beach 941 834
Hillsborough 601 486
Pinellas 582 611
Orange 519 490
Duval 404 415
Sarasota 262 235

Florida counties with the fewest licensed dentists and dental hygienists

County Dentists Hygienists
Glades 0 1
Union 0 8
Lafayette 1 1
Liberty 1 1
Gilchrist 1 3
Hamilton 2 1
Franklin 2 2
Taylor 2 5

Pearly Whites

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry offers these natural teeth-whitening tips:

Strawberries and apples contain malic acid, a natural stain remover. The citric acid in lemons can also brighten teeth.

Chewing on raw fruits and vegetables can help clean your teeth. Sugarless gum can help, too.

Avoid coffee, red wine and dark soft drinks. If you can’t give these drinks up, use a straw to reduce the liquid’s contact with teeth.

Brush with baking soda twice a month.

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