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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 18, 2016
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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Category: Oral Health
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Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 10, 2016
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems —
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2016
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Advantages to Using Composite Resins for Restoring Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 11, 2016
Restoring chipped, stained or decayed teeth with dental porcelain is a tried and true method that’s been used for decades. In recent years, though, restorations made with composite resin
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 25, 2016
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned
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Category: Oral Health
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Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 10, 2016
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be
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Category: Oral Health
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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 19, 2016
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Your Other Teeth May Need Straightening Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2016
You’re ready to have that missing tooth replaced with a dental implant or other life-like restoration. But we may first have to address another problem — moving the teeth
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Category: Dental Procedures
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America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2015
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Changes in Bone Structure can Affect Denture Fit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 05, 2015
It’s a common problem for denture wearers: after years of a comfortable fit, your dentures now seem to be uncomfortably loose. The reason, though, may have more to do
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 20, 2015
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him —
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Category: Oral Health
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Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 05, 2015
While dental implants have become the most popular restoration among both dentists and patients, it’s primarily a tooth replacement — either for a missing tooth or a tooth beyond repair
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2015
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted
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Category: Oral Health
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Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 06, 2015
Although techniques for treating periodontal (gum) disease can vary, they all boil down to one objective: remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that cause the infection.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 21, 2015
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 13, 2015
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change,
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Category: Dental Procedures