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If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2019
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 02, 2019
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet
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Category: Oral Health
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Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 19, 2019
Brushing and flossing your teeth provides a lot of benefits, including a brighter smile and fresher breath. But the primary benefit—and ultimate goal—is removing dental plaque. This biofilm of
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 09, 2019
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from
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Category: Oral Health
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Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2019
If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 20, 2019
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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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2019
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 31, 2018
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on
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Category: Oral Health
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A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 21, 2018
“You need a root canal,” isn’t something you want to hear during a dental visit. But whatever your preconceptions about it may be, the fact is root canal treatments
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Category: Dental Procedures
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J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 11, 2018
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 01, 2018
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony
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Category: Oral Health
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Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 21, 2018
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 11, 2018
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health.
Your stomach
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Category: Oral Health
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Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 01, 2018
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house
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Category: Oral Health
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Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 22, 2018
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we
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Category: Oral Health
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An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 12, 2018
Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps
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Category: Dental Procedures