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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless
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Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it,
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New Year, New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such
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Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble
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The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the
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TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your
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What You can do to Ease that Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2018.
Have you ever felt a hot, burning sensation in your mouth—like it had been scalded—but you didn't eat or drink anything that could have caused it?
While you may think
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated
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Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2018.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not
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What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2018.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be
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Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2018.
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the
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2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it
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Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a
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Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 11, 2018.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients
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Minimally Invasive Dentistry: A New Approach to Preventing and Treating Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2018.
Since the late 19th Century, dentists have used established protocols to successfully prevent and treat tooth decay. But there've been changes to this approach the last few years to
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