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Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on
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Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries
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Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have
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Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due
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You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2019.
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing
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Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research
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4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth.
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Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 27, 2019.
A "toothy grin" might be endearing, but not necessarily healthy. More of the teeth showing may mean your gums have pulled back or receded from the teeth. If so,
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A New Resolution - Floss!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2019.
Now that we’re into the New Year, it’s a good time to look over your list of resolutions. Did you remember to include dental health on your list? Here’s
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Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone
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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 12, 2019.
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth.
But they have one
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'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.
Those unattractive teeth you see in the mirror are what are standing between you and a truly beautiful smile. If only you could make them go away.
In a way,
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Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2019.
X-ray imaging is a routine part of a child's dental care — and it undeniably makes a difference in preventing and treating dental disease. It's so routine, we can
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Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2018.
You've reached a decision—that old, unattractive smile has to go. You're ready for a complete makeover—and the field of cosmetic dentistry has the materials, techniques and equipment to make
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Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2018.
You’ve recently learned one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment. It’s absolutely necessary: for example, if you have decay present, it will continue to go deeper within
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What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 18, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective
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