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Overcoming Dental Care Obstacles in Children With Chronic Diseases
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2014.
All children encounter sickness as they grow; thankfully most of these conditions are relatively mild and fade away in short order. But some children endure more serious, longer lasting
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Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Tooth Decay and a Diseased Root Canal
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2014.
Tooth decay can be relentless: left untreated it can work its way into a tooth’s inner core — the pulp chamber or better known as the root canal. Once
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Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Benefit Future Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 05, 2014.
Dentists go to great lengths to save an adult permanent tooth. Even though restoration technology is incredibly advanced, none can completely replace the biological function of natural teeth. Treating
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How to Help Yourself Avoid Stained Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 28, 2014.
There are many ways to brighten and whiten teeth if they become dull and stained; but if you know the causes of staining on teeth, you may be able
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When Someone You Care For Needs Tooth Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2014.
Americans today can expect to have a longer lifespan than ever before. And, as our population ages, our concern is no longer just longevity… it becomes, in addition, the
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Warning: Chewing Tobacco IS Hazardous to Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2014.
Chewing tobacco has a certain cachet among its users, especially young boys and men, who believe using it makes them appear macho or “cool.” They also believe this “smokeless”
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Root Canal Treatment: A First-Timer's Guide
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 08, 2014.
It’s often said that thereâ??s a first time for everything: Driving a car by yourself; getting your first “real” job; even… having a root canal?
Now don’t get us wrong
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Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2013.
While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every
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Taking the Stress Out of Childhood Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2013.
Dentists have been saying for years that it helps to see children as early as possible — ideally, around the time they reach one year old. Just recently, an
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It Could be More Than a Tooth You're Losing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2013.
There’s more to tooth loss than you might think. Because teeth are part of a larger system that facilitates speaking, eating and digestion, a lost tooth could eventually affect
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Consider all the Cost Factors When Deciding on a Crown Restoration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2013.
A crown restoration is a fabricated replica of a natural tooth. The mechanics and methods to prepare the tooth and attach the new crown are standard procedures in dentistry.
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Quitting the Smoking Habit Could Vastly Improve Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2013.
Even after decades of health warnings, approximately 45 million Americans smoke cigarettes. Although three-quarters will attempt to quit at some time in their life, most won’t be successful because
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Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 26, 2013.
Oral cancer is not as uncommon as people think. In 2008 an estimated 34,000 cancers of the mouth and throat were diagnosed. In order to minimize your risk of
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Treating a 'Gummy' Smile Depends on its Cause
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 18, 2013.
Something about your smile isn’t quite right. It’s too “gummy” — too much of the upper gum line is visible and it looks out of proportion to your teeth
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Top 5 Tips for Teething Tots
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2013.
If your infant is extra cranky and seems to want to chew everything in sight, it's a good bet that the first tooth is on the way! For parents,
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Treating Loose Teeth and the Underlying Causes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 06, 2013.
Adult teeth aren’t meant to be loose — it’s a sign that something is wrong. And while there are treatments, time is of the essence before permanent tooth or
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