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4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his
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Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 22, 2020.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted
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Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 12, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time
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Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 02, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits
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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of
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Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the
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Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal
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Address Your Teeth Grinding Habit Early to Avoid Potential Tooth Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
Teeth grinding and other biting habits are more than a nuisance — they can generate twenty to thirty times the forces of normal biting. Over the long term, this
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What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the
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If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged
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Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative
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Stop Annoying Canker Sores with These Effective Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Sometimes it's the little things that can be most annoying. Those occasional small sores that pop up on the inside of your mouth are a case in point. Although
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
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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Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
Super Bowl LIV is set for February 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where the top two teams in pro football will vie for the coveted
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What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes
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