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The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last
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Category: Oral Health
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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently,
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Category: Oral Health
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We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 27, 2019.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2018.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your
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Category: Oral Health
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 18, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Category: Dental Procedures
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All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to
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Category: Oral Health
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Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the
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Category: Oral Health
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These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results.
But you might be more impressed with this
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Category: Oral Health
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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source
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Category: Dental Procedures
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That Space Between Your Front Teeth May be Caused by Overgrown Muscle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.
The various structures in your mouth — your teeth and gums, of course, as well as periodontal tissues that hold teeth in place within the jaw — all function
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
While it may not be one of your favorite features in the dental office, the dental drill is nevertheless necessary for treating problem teeth. It’s used primarily for removing
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Category: Dental Procedures