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Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 20, 2018
One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 10, 2018
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2018
It's no exaggeration — dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. Life-like and durable, implants are the closest thing in design and function to a natural tooth.
In fact, there's only
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Royal Fix
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 18, 2018
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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Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 03, 2018
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you
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Category: Oral Health
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Loose Adult Teeth Require Immediate Attention and Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 16, 2018
During your lifetime you’ll eat thousands of meals — and generate a lot of force from chewing over the years. But thanks to a support system of gum tissues
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 01, 2018
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears
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Category: Oral Health
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Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2018
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 02, 2018
Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option available. An implant replaces the root of a tooth and allows for the replacement of the crown via attachments or
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 18, 2017
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 10, 2017
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Spice Up Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 25, 2017
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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Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 10, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease is the most likely cause of a loose, permanent tooth. This progressive infection causes damage to the gums and bone tissues that hold teeth in place,
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Category: Oral Health
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Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 26, 2017
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking
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Category: Oral Health
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You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2017
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 26, 2017
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front.
"On screen,
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Category: Dental Procedures