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Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment

There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending

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Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing

350When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers,

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Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure

There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant failure. …

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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on …

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Recurring Sinus Infections Could Be a Sign of Tooth Decay

It seems like every year you make at least one trip to the doctor for a sinus infection. You might blame it on allergies or a "bug" floating around, but …

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Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery

Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives its …

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Benefits Of Dental Implants

Losing a tooth as a kid wasn’t a concern because you knew another one would crop up. But as an adult, losing a tooth is dreadful because you know another …

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Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment

Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal therapy. …

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Olympian's Pole Vaulting Accident Puts the Spotlight on Dental Injuries

British pole vaulter Harry Coppell had an unpleasant mishap right before the Tokyo Olympic games. During a training vault, Coppell glanced the top bar to loosen it, which then fell …

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Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!

Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors a campaign called National Children’s Dental Health Month. The purpose of this operation is to raise awareness about how important it is to …

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Rebuild Your Smile With Implants

Dental implants are important for replacing missing teeth, supporting other dental restorations, and have a high success rate compared to other dental restorations. At Artisan Dental, Dr. Kamal Ahmed of …

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Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth

If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, …

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A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan

If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. What …

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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona …

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4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health

Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their teeth, …

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Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth

Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening teeth: …

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Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration

Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in patients …

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Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile

The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the …

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There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile

Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion to …

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Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth

What happens when you lose a tooth? In the short-run, it can certainly undermine your appearance and ability to efficiently chew and digest food. But a chain of events could …

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Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly

Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting? Just as the term is …

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Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too

Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Show. …

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Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal

All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Plaque …

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Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething

Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary …

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Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder

We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated jaw …

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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent documentary …

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Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle

If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to use …

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Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it

Determining which of your teeth is causing your toothache isn’t always easy — or even if it’s a tooth at all. The pain could be coming from a tooth, the …

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Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection

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 achieve …

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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You

Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron …