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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three
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Category: Oral Health
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Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth.
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Category: Oral Health
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Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out.
But vaping's recent link with certain
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Category: Oral Health
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Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and
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Category: Oral Health
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Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 24, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami
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Category: Oral Health
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Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2021.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 04, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.
The New Year: Time to put away those holiday decorations, collect tax records and—if you're a pro hockey player—get chummy with your dentist. That's right! After a disrupted 2020
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Category: Oral Health
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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals
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Category: Oral Health
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Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 05, 2021.
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 26, 2020.
Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem
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Category: Oral Health
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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Category: Oral Health
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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in
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Category: Oral Health