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How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't
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We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to
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Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in
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How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's
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Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should
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Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades.
But
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Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why.
Unlike other restorations,
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Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
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That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young
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4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 19, 2020.
Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception.
If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world
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Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 20, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to
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If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not
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Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 30, 2020.
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 20, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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