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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 02, 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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Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It
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Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to
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Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk
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Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as
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There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore.
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Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why.
Unlike other restorations,
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Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.
But a deeper look at this wildly
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4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in
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Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the
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Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly
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Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough
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Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally
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Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either.
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Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with
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Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks
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