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Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
While there’s usually a period of months between implant placement and the permanent crown, a new technique known as same-day tooth replacement installs both the implant and a temporary
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Advantages to Using Composite Resins for Restoring Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.
Restoring chipped, stained or decayed teeth with dental porcelain is a tried and true method that’s been used for decades. In recent years, though, restorations made with composite resin
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Royal Fix
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2016.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 27, 2015.
Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Spice Up Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2015.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Implants Help Maintain Bone Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.
You’ve probably heard a lot about dental implants as replacements for missing teeth. So, why are they so popular with both patients and dentists? While other restorations can mimic
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.
For decades, traditional braces were the only orthodontic choice for moving misaligned teeth. Although they’re quite effective, they can cause discomfort and, for teens especially, embarrassment due to their
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Category: Dental Procedures
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America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 13, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2015.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Her parents Will and Jada are Hollywood royalty, who helped her land her first acting role when she was 7. She released a hit single, “Whip My Hair,” before
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 23, 2015.
With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start
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Category: Dental Procedures