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There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is
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Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2019.
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething.
Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary
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Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2019.
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow.
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Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2019.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear
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Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 16, 2019.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child
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4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 06, 2019.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection
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Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 27, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter
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New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2019.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys…
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A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 07, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but
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To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 28, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 08, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx,
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Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 28, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem
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Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 18, 2019.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also
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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 08, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent
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J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 29, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave
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