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Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Getting a smile upgrade doesn’t necessarily require extensive dental work. You might be able to change your appearance for the better with teeth whitening.
This technique employs a bleaching solution
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Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you
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Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to
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A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but
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If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
Millions of microorganisms call your mouth home—and while most are friendly, some are not. An invasive procedure like implant surgery can disrupt the mouth's soft tissues and allow disease-causing
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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection
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Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier
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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family:
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You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying
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Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both
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How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder.
At the
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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples
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