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Recurring Sinus Infections Could Be a Sign of Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.
It seems like every year you make at least one trip to the doctor for a sinus infection. You might blame it on allergies or a "bug" floating around,
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have
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Category: Oral Health
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See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 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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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
From birth to early adulthood, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop at a rapid pace. And, for the most part, nature takes its course without our help.
But tooth
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little
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Category: Oral Health
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss.
But
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Category: Oral Health
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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the
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Category: Oral Health
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a
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Category: Oral Health
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What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots
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Category: Oral Health
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Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 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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Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar
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Category: Oral Health
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What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth
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Category: Oral Health
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Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and
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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. 04, 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
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 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