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Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll
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See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare
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An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
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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What Dental Implants Can Do for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Are you considering dental implants? Dr. Geetha Sripathi at Elite Smiles is an implant expert, successfully restoring smiles so you eat, speak and look as you should. We encourage you
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent
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A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.
Fortunately, most post-procedure
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Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 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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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should
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A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night,
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Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners.
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but
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