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Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 10, 2015.
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about
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Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2015.
Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or
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Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 25, 2015.
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires
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'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2015.
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth
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Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 16, 2015.
Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or
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Answers to Expectant Mothers' Frequent Questions
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2015.
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life — but it can also generate a lot of questions about both the mother’s and the baby’s health. The realm
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Who Needs a Mouthguard?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 30, 2015.
What is a mouthguard? A mouthguard or mouth protector is a protective appliance that covers the teeth and gums to prevent or reduce injury to the teeth, gums, jaws,
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Smile Makeovers — Planning For Your Wedding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2015.
Of major importance in all wedding day plans is to ensure that you have your special day captured on film. And it is that fact that influences most brides
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Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 14, 2015.
Considering the costs, many people view replacing a back tooth as less important than a more visible front tooth. They’re rarely seen, so who will notice?
You might, eventually. A
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Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2015.
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions
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Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2015.
Eaten in a fast food restaurant lately? If so, maybe you’ve noticed some changes in the big, colorful signs behind the counters. Many have begun promoting a few “healthier”
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Prevention is the Key in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2015.
Billions of bacteria live in each of our mouths, sharing a common environment with teeth and soft tissues. Most of the time, they coexist in symbiotic balance. But sometimes
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More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 18, 2015.
When he isn’t among the ten players vying for position on the basketball court, Cole Aldrich of the New York Knicks sometimes lets his dangle behind one ear. Mason
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Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar
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Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding,
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Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
Accidents can happen to your mouth, especially if you have an active lifestyle. For example, a sudden blow to the jaw while playing sports or exercising could result in
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