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See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2021.
Although there are several potential problems people could encounter involving their teeth, gums or mouth, most fall into three basic categories. That's the finding of a recent survey conducted
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Category: Oral Health
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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular
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Category: Oral Health
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A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan.
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Category: Oral Health
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Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
We like to think we're more prone to stress in our modern, fast-paced world than those who lived in "simpler" times, but a finding from the recent discovery of
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Category: Oral Health
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If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but
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Category: Oral Health
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How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have
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Category: Oral Health
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Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher
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Category: Oral Health
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain
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Category: Oral Health
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Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times.
A part of
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Category: Oral Health
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three
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Category: Oral Health
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Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen
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Category: Oral Health
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Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 26, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out.
But vaping's recent link with certain
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Category: Oral Health
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Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 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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Category: Oral Health
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After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 27, 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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Category: Oral Health
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Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum
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Category: Oral Health