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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 20, 2020.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 10, 2020.
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth
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Category: Oral Health
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Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 30, 2020.
Ask people about the “Great American Smoke-Out,” and many could tell you about this annual promotion encouraging tobacco smokers to quit. Ask them about “The Great American Spit-Out,” though,
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Category: Oral Health
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Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 20, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make
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Category: Dental Procedures
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You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 10, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 31, 2020.
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking
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Category: Oral Health
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You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2020.
For whatever reason, you’ve put off replacing a missing tooth for awhile. Now you want to fill that empty gap in your smile with a dental implant restoration.
But if
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 11, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or
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Category: Oral Health
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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2020.
Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 10, 2020.
A loose primary (“baby”) tooth is often a cause for celebration. A loose permanent tooth, however, is a cause for concern. A permanent tooth shouldn't even wiggle.
If you have
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Category: Oral Health
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Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily.
But your gums can also look and feel
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Category: Oral Health
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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2020.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a
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Category: Oral Health
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A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2020.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 22, 2019.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods
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Category: Oral Health