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Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 01, 2019.

One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more

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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 21, 2019.

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more

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Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 12, 2019.

The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read more

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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 21, 2019.

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 Read more

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Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2019.

While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read more

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Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 22, 2019.

Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the Read more

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Why

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 03, 2018.

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more

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Teeth Make a Picture-Perfect Smile

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 23, 2018.

When you’re posting a profile photo on LinkedIn, Facebook, Match.com and other social media sites, which shot is likely to make the best impression in terms of “likeability,” “competence” Read more

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Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 24, 2018.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more

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Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2018.

Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or Read more

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Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 24, 2018.

Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults Read more

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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 14, 2018.

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more

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Cone Beam X-Rays can Improve Outcomes in Many Dental Situations

Author: Anonymous posted: May 27, 2018.

For decades, dental x-rays have helped us accurately diagnose and treat a wide array of dental diseases and conditions. But even with recent advances in digital imaging, the traditional Read more

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Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved

Author: Anonymous posted: May 07, 2018.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the month of May? Balmy breezes? Sweet-smelling flowers? How about root canal treatment? The last item might seem Read more

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Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 27, 2018.

Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — Read more

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What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 17, 2018.

Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing Read more

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