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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2019.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 02, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move
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Category: Oral Health
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Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory
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Category: Oral Health
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Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 12, 2019.
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething.
Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary
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Category: Oral Health
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Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2019.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 13, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2019.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 23, 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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Category: Oral Health
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Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 13, 2019.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 03, 2019.
One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the
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Category: Oral Health
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You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 24, 2019.
Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from
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Category: Oral Health
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 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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Category: Oral Health
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 04, 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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Category: Dental Procedures
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Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease is caused
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Category: Oral Health
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You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 15, 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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Category: Oral Health