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The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and
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You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But
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4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from
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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently,
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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular:
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Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 08, 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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Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.
But there's one other
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you
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Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a
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Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not
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Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth,
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
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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3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention.
That fully applies to tooth
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Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we
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How to Help Your Kids Form Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It comes as no surprise that good dental hygiene habits are best acquired early in life—and with good reason, as tooth decay is
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2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 30, 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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