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Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 31, 2019.
For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay.
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Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 21, 2019.
If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically
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Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 11, 2019.
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as
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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 01, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim
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Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 21, 2019.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the
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Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
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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'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 01, 2019.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 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
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Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2019.
Losing a tooth from disease or accident can be traumatic. The good news, though, is that it can be replaced with a life-like replica that restores your smile. One
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A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2019.
Dental veneers, thin layers of porcelain bonded to chipped, stained or slightly crooked teeth, are an effective and affordable way to transform your smile. Their color, translucence and shape
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Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn
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3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Transforming your smile can be a huge undertaking. And while we have the technical skills, experience and understanding of aesthetics to perform a smile makeover, your input is just
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3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this
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Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor —
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