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Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal
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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted
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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 18, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B
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Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.
Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in
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How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used
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Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.
First, there were braces; then came removable clear aligners—both great ways to straighten teeth. But braces with their metal brackets and wires aren't the most attractive look. And, although
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss.
But
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Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked
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The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between
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Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen
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You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause
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