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Cleaning Dental Implants: How to Protect Your Investment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2013.
If you have a dental implant, you have already discovered how lifelike and comfortable this type of tooth-replacement option can be. In fact, you may not even really be
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Protect Your Enamel From the Damaging Effects of Acid
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2013.
One of your teeth's best defenses against tooth decay is its hard, outer layer made of a mineral-rich substance known as enamel. This great protector, however, has an enemy
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Keep Your Gums in the Pink
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 18, 2013.
Being “in the pink” is a good thing; it means you're healthy. Being “in the red” is not so good; it means your health is questionable (financially, anyway). Though
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Brushing and Flossing - Two Key Elements to Avoiding Dental Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2013.
We humans have been cleaning our teeth for millennia. While the tools and substances have changed (we don't use twigs or pumice anymore), the reasons haven't: we want a
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Health Risks of Oral Piercings
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2013.
If you have to ask why anybody would voluntarily endure the pain of receiving a tongue piercing — then maybe you're just too old to understand. But seriously: no
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Non-Vital Bleaching Removes Unsightly Tooth Discoloration From Within
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2013.
Root canal treatments are an important method for stopping the disease process within an infected tooth and ultimately saving it. However, one of the few side effects could have
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10 Facts You Should Know About Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 17, 2013.
If you have ever had tooth decay, you should know:
Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the common cold.
Tooth decay affects more
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Tooth-Colored Fillings: A Natural-Looking Alternative
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 09, 2013.
Once upon a time, when you had a cavity, you went to the dentist and came back with a tooth filled with metal: the common silver (or, technically speaking,
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Answering Common Questions on TMJ Disorders
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 06, 2013.
You have probably heard a lot of people talk about TMJ disorders, but do you know what it all means? How do you know if you are suffering from
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Straightening Your Child's Teeth: When is the best time to start?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2013.
All parents want their child to have an attractive smile and good strong healthy teeth; but it may be difficult for parents to know if their young children's teeth
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Gum Disease: A "Silent" Problem You Shouldn't Ignore
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2013.
Because its symptoms can be easy to overlook, gum disease is sometimes called a “silent” malady. But don't underestimate this problem! Untreated periodontal disease can progress into a serious
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Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2013.
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures
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Five Facts About Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2013.
According to a recent study from the National Cancer Institute, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, the incidence of cancer is dropping and the survival rate is
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Replace a Lost Tooth for Looks and for Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 29, 2013.
Lose a baby tooth when you're a young kid, no big deal — you'll grow another. Lose a permanent one and there's cause for concern. For one thing, tooth
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FAQs About Calming Your Fears With Oral Sedation Dentistry
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 19, 2013.
What is oral sedation dentistry? If you become frightened and anxious when facing a dental appointment or procedure, sedatives (also called “anxiolytics” meaning they dissolve anxiety), can completely transform
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Science and Art: Partners in Crafting a Superior Set of Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 08, 2013.
Edentulism — the complete loss of all the permanent teeth — is a condition that affects over one-quarter of all Americans over the age of 65. For many seniors,
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