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	<title>WideSmile.co.nz &#187; News and Info</title>
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		<title>Using A Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What Is A Rechargeable Toothbrush? A rechargeable electric toothbrush (also known as a “power” toothbrush) can help you do more to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. Many Oral-B rechargeable toothbrushes use oscillating-rotating technology to provide better oral health results than regular manual toothbrushes. This brushing action is very different from that of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2011/09/17/using-a-rechargeable-electric-toothbrush/</link>
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		<title>Ever wondered about cleaning your dogs teeth?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is my dog Cindy, and its about her day at the dentist!! &#160;   I&#8217;ve had Cindy, my short legged Jack Russell, for nearly two years now. She was a rescued dog from the Humane Society and to put it kindly, she has some special needs problems. She is a food thief, so as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2011/07/31/ever-wondered-about-cleaning-your-dogs-teeth/</link>
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		<title>What does Recaldent CPP-ACP do and can it help me?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recaldent, with the technical name casein phosphopeptide – amorphous calcium phosphate, or CPP-ACP Is a milk derived product that strengthens and remineralises teeth and helps prevent dental caries (tooth decay). Casein phosphopeptides (CPP) from the major protein of milk have the remarkable ability to stabilize calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions as water soluble amorphous complexes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2011/07/31/what-does-recaldent-cpp-acp-do-and-can-it-help-me/</link>
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		<title>Menopause and Oral Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Menopause and Post-Menopause Women who are menopausal or post-menopausal may experience changes in their mouths. They may notice discomfort in the mouth, including dry mouth, pain and burning sensations in the gum tissue and altered taste, especially salty, peppery or sour. In addition, menopausal gingivostomatitis affects a small percentage of women. Gums that look dry [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/10/04/menopause-and-oral-health/</link>
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		<title>What the Ozzies have to say</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a PDF on research conducted by the NSW Centre for Oral Health. It is a bit lengthy (23pgs) but it is worth the read for in depth knowledge on oral health. healthy_mouth]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/10/02/what-the-ozzies-have-to-say/</link>
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		<title>Oral Health for Babies, Toddlers and Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Getting off to a Good Start with Children&#8217;s Oral Health   When it comes to oral care for children, getting off to a good start is essential.  Teeth play an important role in jaw development, eating and speech. They need to be healthy and well-cared for from the beginning. In New Zealand tooth decay [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/09/23/oral-health-for-babies-toddlers-and-children/</link>
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		<title>How to treat dry mouth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things you can do for treating dry mouth: Keep mouth and lips moist: Rinse mouth with water frequently (every 2 hrs while awake &#38; when awake during the night). May add salt or baking soda (1/2 to 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water). Biotene® products can be purchased without a prescription.  Products available for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/09/23/how-to-treat-dry-mouth/</link>
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		<title>Dry mouth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Agrh the feeling of waking up in the morning and having dry mouth is horrid! Dry Mouth Other terms for dry mouth: xerostomia What is dry mouth? Dry mouth (xerostomia) can be a troubling side effect and can be caused by a number of factors that persons being treated for cancer can be exposed to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/09/23/dry-mouth/</link>
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		<title>The deal with Sugar-Free Gum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Studies have shown that chewing sugar-free gum after a meal does help to clear food debris from the mouth and stimulates the production of saliva by as much as 10 times the normal rate! Saliva plays an important role in reducing the risk of tooth decay and helps remineralize teeth. Saliva neutralizes the acidity your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/09/21/the-deal-with-sugar-free-gum/</link>
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		<title>Oral Health Evaluator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Try this online oral health application. Should take around 5mins.]]></description>
		<link>http://widesmile.co.nz/2010/09/19/oral-health-evaluator/</link>
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