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Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 09, 2020
A fair number of people with total tooth loss have arrived at this point after a long history of dental issues. It's quite likely they've had a series of
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There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 20, 2020
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth.
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Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 10, 2020
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.
This summer
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These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 21, 2020
Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth.
Much of
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Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 11, 2020
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great
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An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 01, 2020
Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps
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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 22, 2020
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
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3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 12, 2020
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can
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What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 02, 2020
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection
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Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 22, 2020
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with
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Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 23, 2020
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all
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The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 03, 2020
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu,
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Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 22, 2020
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually
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Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 02, 2020
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
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 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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Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 13, 2020
Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you
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