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3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 30, 2018.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each
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3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2018.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are
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Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2018.
Whether you've just lost a tooth or experienced tooth loss in the past, dental implants can restore your smile. Matthews, NC, dentist Dr. David Feeney shares a few benefits of
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Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 28, 2018.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could
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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of
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How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 29, 2018.
Twice a year dental cleanings are an important aspect of optimal oral health. But if you’re not brushing and flossing every day, your dental visits could change from regular
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The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2018.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the
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Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 06, 2018.
You don’t have to be a dental professional to appreciate a beautiful smile. Likewise, you’ll also know when something’s not quite right with one.
Such can be the case when
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Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 29, 2017.
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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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2017.
When many people think of going to the dentist they think of getting checked for cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. But there’s one other important checkup that can be
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Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2017.
Teething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby.
This natural process occurs as your child’s primary
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Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2017.
Taking care of your child’s teeth is a high priority, not only for their health now but for the future too. And that means dealing with their teeth’s most
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Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2017.
If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But
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A Royal Fix
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 30, 2017.
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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Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2017.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without
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Get a Whiter Smile Easily
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
If you wish you had a whiter, brighter smile, you may have tried over-the-counter whitening kits or whitening toothpaste. However, you may not have noticed the results you had hoped
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