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These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth
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Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 01, 2020.
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all
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If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.
Primary (baby) teeth might not last long, but their impact can last a lifetime. Their first set of teeth not only allows young children to eat solid foods, but
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Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 2020.
Your teenager is about to take a big step toward better health and a more attractive appearance — orthodontic treatment. You both know the benefits: better chewing function, lower
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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent
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One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2020.
As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall
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Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 07, 2020.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives
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3 Questions You Should Ask before Undergoing Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2020.
There are a number of teeth whitening options to put the brightness back into your smile — from professional dentist office applications to over-the-counter products for home use. But
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Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal
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It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days.
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A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 16, 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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Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 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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Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.
Moving teeth through orthodontics may involve more than simply wearing braces. There are many bite conditions that require extra measures before, during or after traditional orthodontic treatment to improve
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3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating.
But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which
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A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 27, 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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Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all:
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