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For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity.
If that gives you
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Category: Oral Health
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Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods
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Category: Oral Health
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but
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Category: Oral Health
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That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without
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Category: Oral Health
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You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
You depend on your family dentist for most of your oral care. There are some situations, though, that are best handled by a specialist. If you or a family
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 15, 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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Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
The internet has transformed how we get information. Where you once needed to find an encyclopedia, telephone directory or library, you can now turn to your handy smartphone or
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Cleft Birth Defect Can Be Heartbreaking - but There Is Hope
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Every year, thousands of children are born with a cleft palate, cleft lip or a combination of both. The advocacy group AmeriFace promotes the month of July as National
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
While pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, it can pose extra health challenges. This is especially true regarding dental health.
Because of hormonal changes that naturally occur during
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Category: Oral Health
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Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the
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Category: Oral Health
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Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet,
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Category: Dental Procedures