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Five Facts About Toothpaste
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2013.
Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have used mixtures of various substances in pursuit of a single goal: cleaning their teeth effectively. Today, even with a glut
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Cleaning Dental Implants: How to Protect Your Investment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 07, 2013.
If you have a dental implant, you have already discovered how lifelike and comfortable this type of tooth-replacement option can be. In fact, you may not even really be
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Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 30, 2013.
You hardly notice the moist environment of your mouth — unless it becomes uncomfortably dry. Some instances of dry mouth are quite normal — when you first wake in
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Protect Your Enamel From the Damaging Effects of Acid
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2013.
One of your teeth's best defenses against tooth decay is its hard, outer layer made of a mineral-rich substance known as enamel. This great protector, however, has an enemy
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Tooth Pain During Pressure Changes Could Be Warning of a Bigger Problem
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2013.
People who fly or scuba dive know firsthand how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the body: as minor as a popping in the ears, or as life-threatening as
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Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2013.
Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a common replacement option for multiple lost teeth. However, they're not the best long-term option; in fact, one particular type of RPD could be
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Loose Dentures - No More
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2013.
The image of Grandma and Grandpa taking out their dentures every night and placing them in a glass of water by the bed is still a reality for a
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Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2013.
While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every
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Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 17, 2013.
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures
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Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer With a Healthy Whole Food Diet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 09, 2013.
While genetics certainly plays a role in a person's susceptibility to various forms of cancer (including oral cancer), there are lifestyle factors that also play a role.
In the case
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What Causes Dental Discomfort?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 06, 2013.
Nothing ruins a thirst-quenching cold beverage or a dish of your favorite ice cream like a sudden pang of tooth sensitivity. If you're experiencing this problem — and especially
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Test Your Knowledge: Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2013.
Think you already know all about dentures? Answer the following questions, and see whether your understanding of false teeth is more true than false.
True or False: About one-quarter of
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Help Teens Maintain Good Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2013.
Kids do lots of changing in the teen years, as bodies and minds begin the process of becoming more “grown up.” By now, parental reminders to brush teeth and
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Five Reasons to Whiten your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2013.
Nothing conveys confidence quite like a bright, white smile. Unfortunately, not all smiles are created equal. And, some smiles are much whiter than others. Whether your teeth have become
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What's Your Crown Made Of?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 06, 2013.
Like the ones worn by kings and queens of old, dental crowns were traditionally made of that most “royal” of metals: solid gold. This style of crown is still
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Treating Kids' Sports-Related Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 29, 2013.
They work hard, and put in lots of time on the field and at home. They learn the rules of the game — as well as the unwritten rules
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