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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person,
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Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the
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Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 03, 2018.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually
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Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and
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Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2018.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and
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Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a
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Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this
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How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health
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The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2018.
Not coincidentally, GERD Awareness Week overlaps with the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people get acid indigestion from time to time, especially during this month of major feasting, but if you
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What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.
Porcelain veneers are a great way to enhance an unattractive smile. But are they appropriate for teenagers? The answer usually depends on a patient’s current development stage and the
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Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we
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What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be
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3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2018.
A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth.
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Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too
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Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing
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Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 2018.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without
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