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Tooth Decay can be Less of a Problem with Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 24, 2017.
“Less is more” is a truism for much of life. It’s also an important feature of an emerging approach to treating tooth decay known as minimally invasive dentistry (MID).
MID
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Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2017.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware
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How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2017.
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues?
Believe it or not, the top
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There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2017.
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one
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Tackling Dental Plaque
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2017.
The American Dental Hygiene Association has designated October as National Dental Hygiene Month. Good dental hygiene is the best weapon against your mouth’s number one enemy: dental plaque.
Plaque, a
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FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2017.
Even though baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they serve some very important functions for the time they are around. Healthy baby teeth allow your child to
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Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2017.
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones!
The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves
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Toothbrushing Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2017.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a great time to talk about your first line of dental defense: your toothbrush.
Are you getting the most out of your tooth-brushing
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You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require
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Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 20, 2017.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other
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Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the
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Waiting to Afford Implants? Consider a Flexible RPD in the Meantime
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 04, 2017.
If you’ve lost some teeth you may eventually want to replace them with dental implants. Implants by far are the restoration of choice due to their life-likeness and durability.
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Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking
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A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 26, 2017.
You know the basics for a healthy mouth: daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. But there are other elements unique to you that also factor into your oral
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Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 18, 2017.
Like any parent you want your child to grow up healthy and strong. So be sure you don't neglect their dental care, a crucial part of overall health and
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Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 10, 2017.
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth
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