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How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 10, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not
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This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite
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Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 21, 2020.
Complete tooth loss is a common condition among older adults, gradually occurring one or two teeth at a time. There often comes a point of realization, though, that all
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Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-,
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If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2020.
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason:
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Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 22, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking
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Enjoy Your Ice Cream - But Just a Little for Your Dental Health's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2020.
If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when
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You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II
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Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great
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Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.
Dental implants aren't simply prosthetic teeth, but rather an innovative system that restores both smile appearance and dental function. And while an implant can indeed replace a single tooth,
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Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.
If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you
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Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book,
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What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection
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Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and
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Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2020.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and
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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 13, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source
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