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Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Feb 15, 2020.
Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, drooling Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Feb 05, 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 2020 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Sep 30, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the
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Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: Sep 30, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance.
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Dental Office Infection Control Protects You From Viral Infection
posted: Sep 17, 2019.
Category: Oral Health
Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings and needed dental work can do wonders for keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. But if you’ve seen or heard about infections
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New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Sep 07, 2019.
Category: Oral Health
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These principles
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Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Aug 28, 2019.
Category: Oral Health
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to sleep"
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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Aug 18, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
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 Five
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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
posted: Aug 08, 2019.
Category: Oral Health
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number of
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Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul 29, 2019.
Category: Oral Health
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease is caused by
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Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
posted: Jul 19, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment.
But although
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Jul 09, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, delivered
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Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
posted: Jun 29, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Dental veneers are a great way to transform a smile without the expense or effort often required of other restorations. These thin layers of dental material adhere to the front
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Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: Jun 19, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, you
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Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
posted: Jun 09, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or bridges.
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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: May 30, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of insecurity.
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