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New Year's Day Around the World
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 12, 2023
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from
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Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they
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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Just What Is Plaque?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 21, 2023
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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How much calcium does my child need?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 14, 2023
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your
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Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 07, 2023
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 31, 2023
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 24, 2023
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not
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My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 17, 2023
If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually
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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 10, 2023
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 03, 2023
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities
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What Are Dental Sealants?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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Digital X-rays
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 12, 2023
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon
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