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Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their
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3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can
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3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this
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How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 22, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting
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Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 12, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The
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Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 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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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
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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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent
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Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
Moving teeth through orthodontics may involve more than simply wearing braces. There are many bite conditions that require extra measures before, during or after traditional orthodontic treatment to improve
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A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's
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Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
It's no exaggeration — dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. Life-like and durable, implants are the closest thing in design and function to a natural tooth.
In fact, there's only
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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her
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Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Even though teeth are resilient, they're not indestructible. An accidental collision involving the face could damage teeth, even knocking a tooth completely out of its socket.
At first, it might
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Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives
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Is There a Better Way to Manage Pain Without Narcotics?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
The ongoing opioid addiction epidemic has brought together government, law enforcement and healthcare to find solutions. The focus among doctors and dentists has been on finding ways to reduce
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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs,
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