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Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 07, 2020
Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn't mean indestructible — you must
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Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 28, 2020
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-,
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Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 18, 2020
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth
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3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 08, 2020
Entering your “sunset” years doesn't mean you're washed up—you still have a lot to offer the world. That's why the theme for this May's Older Americans Month (sponsored by
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FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 28, 2020
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for
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What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 18, 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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Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 08, 2020
Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice —
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What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 29, 2020
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement
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Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2020
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
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 09, 2020
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2020
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth.
But they have one
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Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 18, 2020
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults
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A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2020
A loose primary (“baby”) tooth is often a cause for celebration. A loose permanent tooth, however, is a cause for concern. A permanent tooth shouldn't even wiggle.
If you have
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Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 29, 2020
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is
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Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 19, 2020
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear.
And, something else could
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You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2020
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried
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