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3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar 26, 2020.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms crusty Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: Mar 16, 2020.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Both Your Mouth and Your Body With These Oral Health Practices
posted: Mar 06, 2020.
March is here, and it’s time for the big day. No, not St. Patrick’s Day: It’s World Oral Health Day! The FDI World Dental Federation, representing over one million dentists Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
posted: Feb 25, 2020.
Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Which Cosmetic Dentistry Option Is Right for You?
posted: Feb 19, 2020.
Bright, white, straight, defect-free. Few people have flawless smiles. If you're contemplating cosmetic dentistry, let the team at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, help you decide what's right for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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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