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Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 24, 2021
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered
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Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 14, 2021
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're
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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 04, 2021
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical,
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Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 22, 2021
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important
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Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 12, 2021
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will
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Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 02, 2021
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the
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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2021
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was
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Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 13, 2021
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all
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An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2021
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin
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4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 24, 2020
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy
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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 14, 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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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 04, 2020
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 24, 2020
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires
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Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 14, 2020
What happens when you lose a tooth? In the short-run, it can certainly undermine your appearance and ability to efficiently chew and digest food. But a chain of events
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Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 04, 2020
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.
This summer
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4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 25, 2020
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental
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