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Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help You Avoid Diabetes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
One in ten Americans has diabetes, a serious condition that may increase the development and severity of other health problems—including gum disease. Because of this latter connection, dental providers
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You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 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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Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth
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Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones
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Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to
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Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 29, 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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Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to
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Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.
But a deeper look at this wildly
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Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress
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What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate
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Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk
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This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last
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2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear
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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was
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