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Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2019
Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to spotlight an often unsung group: individuals providing primary care for another family member. During November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes those caring for
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Category: Oral Health
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Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 20, 2019
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In
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Category: Oral Health
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Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 10, 2019
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 31, 2019
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues?
Believe it or not, the top
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Category: Oral Health
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Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2019
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known
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Category: Oral Health
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Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2019
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 01, 2019
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 21, 2019
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Office Infection Control Protects You From Viral Infection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 11, 2019
Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings and needed dental work can do wonders for keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. But if you’ve seen or heard about
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 01, 2019
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 22, 2019
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a
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Category: Oral Health
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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 12, 2019
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number
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Category: Oral Health
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Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 02, 2019
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about
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Category: Oral Health
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Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 23, 2019
A certain news story a few years ago notwithstanding, dentists still recommend flossing along with brushing to adequately remove disease-causing plaque. If there is any controversy at all about
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Category: Oral Health
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Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 13, 2019
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories,
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 03, 2019
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for
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Category: Dental Procedures