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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until
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Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
Getting a smile upgrade doesn’t necessarily require extensive dental work. You might be able to change your appearance for the better with teeth whitening.
This technique employs a bleaching solution
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Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost
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Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 22, 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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Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're
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Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter
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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth
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You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2019.
Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth
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4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.
People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for
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Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 14, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem
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