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Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 04, 2017
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 20, 2017
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such
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Category: Oral Health
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The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 05, 2017
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth.
The
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Category: Oral Health
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 28, 2016
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated
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Category: Oral Health
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Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2016
Dental cleanings are an important part of regular dental office visits. Performed by a dental hygienist or dentist, cleanings serve two purposes: to remove bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 28, 2016
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 20, 2016
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of
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Category: Oral Health
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Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 05, 2016
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2016
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad
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Category: Oral Health
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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 06, 2016
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who
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Category: Oral Health
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Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 21, 2016
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a
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Category: Oral Health
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Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 06, 2016
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a
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Category: Oral Health
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Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 22, 2016
Your gums can take a lot — they’re resilient and they endure a variety of abrasive foods over a lifetime. But resilience isn’t the same as invulnerability: your gums
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 14, 2016
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned
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Category: Oral Health
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Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 30, 2016
You've been brushing your teeth since you were big enough to look over the bathroom sink: now you brush and floss every day. You do it because you know
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Category: Oral Health
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Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 15, 2016
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year
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Category: Dental Procedures