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Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and
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Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good
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Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things
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Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you
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Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include
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Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 31, 2020.
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making
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Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 26, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits
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4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 21, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they
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A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 16, 2020.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style,
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The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 11, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their
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Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 06, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal
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Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 01, 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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Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 26, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time
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Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a
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3 Ways to Help Your Child Relax at the Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2020.
Regular dental visits are an important part of teeth and gum health at any age, including young children. But the clinical nature of a dental office can be intimidating
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Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 11, 2020.
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of
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