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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 10, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted
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Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're
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This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2021.
Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system,
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Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth.
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently
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Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades.
But
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4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other
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How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's
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Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2021.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s.
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3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little
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Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental
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Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent
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A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function
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Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 19, 2020.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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